No licence, no insurance, so no Mercedes: Langkawi JPJ seizes Bangladeshi farmer’s luxury ride
ALOR SETAR, Aug 17 — The Kedah Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized a Mercedes-Benz vehicle belonging to a Bangladeshi man during Ops Luxury in Langkawi's Jalan Padang Matsirat on August 16. In a statement released today, Kedah JPJ director Stien Van Lutam revealed that the 38-year-old farmer had been using the luxury car since May 27, 2025.
During his detention, the man claimed the vehicle was his own but failed to provide the purchase price. When questioned, he admitted he lacked a valid driver's license, and the LKM for the vehicle had expired on July 26. Additionally, the car had no insurance, as the coverage had lapsed on the same date. The seized vehicle was subsequently taken into custody by the JPJ.
Kedah JPJ director Van Lutam reminded the public that possessing a luxury vehicle does not exempt one from adhering to the law; all drivers and vehicles must comply with the specified regulations.
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