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
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024