Fiery crash: Trailer driver records nine RTD offences with 12 demerit points
The trailer driver, arrested in connection with a fiery accident killing five USAS students on the NSE on Wednesday, has nine offences in RTD records.
Fri May 13 2022
Awas system: 7,258 road users issued demerit points
Exceeding the speed limit recorded the highest number of offences with 129,781 cases, while 12,354 for failure to comply with traffic lights signals, the Transport Ministry said.
Tue Aug 01 2017
The 'balik kampung' routine and hari raya
Drivers should be aware of the Automatic Enforcement System (AES) and Kejara Demerit Points. These enforcement measures are meant to ensure road users adhere to the rules and regulations.
Thu Jun 22 2017
Demerit points: Motorists advised to check RTD website
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai advises road users to check with the RTD website to find out if their licence has been slapped with demerit points.
Sat Apr 15 2017
23 road offences to incur demerit points under AWAS by year end
The Road Transport Department (RTD) will include 23 road offences in the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS), to be implemented in phases by the end of this year.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Demerit points under AWAS to begin Apr 15 - Transport Minister
Road offenders will be penalised by using demerit points under the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) effective April 15, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Awas, Kejara to be implemented in April - Liow
The Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) and the Demerit Points For Traffic Offences System (Kejara) is to be implemented in April.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Transport Ministry proposes use of 'speed limiter device' - Aziz Kaprawi
The installation of the device has been made compulsory on commercial vehicles, says the Deputy Transport Minister.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Demerit system from April 1 for customs agents
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department will introduce Demerit Points System from next Apr 1 to all shipping agents.
Tue Feb 16 2016
Govt to announce result of AES review early 2016 - Liow
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says government wants to ensure the AES implementation will go hand-in-hand with the demerit points system (Kejara).
Sun Nov 15 2015
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024