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
Ministry to study flexible road tax payment system
The initiative would benefit prudent drivers based on their vehicle conditions, mileage and traffic offences' demerits.
Wed Jul 19 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
Transport Ministry deny installing AES cameras in Miri
Only seven new locations have been identified to incorporate the AES and traffic offence demerit system to create awareness under Awas throughout Malaysia effective April 15.
Sat Jun 10 2017
JPJ to install seven more AES cameras by year end
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be installing seven more Automatic Enforcement System (AES) cameras before the end of the year, said its director-general Datuk Seri Nadzri Siron.
Sun Apr 30 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
No need for AES if Kejara is enforced - Mahfuz
There is no need to fine road users under the AES if the Kejara demerit point system is enforced, said Datuk Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena).
Thu Mar 17 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
IGP wants Kejara demerit point system enforced immediately
The Kejara demerit point system must be enforced immediately to ensure road users comply with traffic laws, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
Mon Feb 15 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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024