RTD enforcement officers face threats, dog attacks in foreigner vehicle crackdown

The Road Transport Department (RTD) enforcement officers are facing threats and hostile confrontations while conducting the Operasi Warga Asing (Op PEWA) crackdown on foreigners using vehicles. According to RTD senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, officers have encountered various dangers during their duties, including being locked inside premises and being attacked by pet dogs. Some officers have even claimed to have been subjected to black magic while enforcing the law.

During Op PEWA, RTD officers have pursued motorists into restricted areas, only to be subsequently locked inside by foreigners. In addition to these threats, officers have been bitten by dogs kept at the premises. Kifli emphasized that these incidents highlight the risks that RTD enforcement personnel face while performing their duties, particularly when dealing with motorists attempting to evade enforcement action.

Despite these challenges and threats, RTD officers remain committed to carrying out enforcement operations and maintaining the integrity of the law. Kifli assured that the department will continue to take firm action against individuals and parties involved in offenses related to the misuse of vehicles, particularly those involving foreigners who do not meet legal requirements for vehicle ownership, licensing, or usage on Malaysian roads.

The safety of the officers remains a top priority for RTD, and the department is prepared to deal with various situations that may arise during enforcement efforts.