{
  "id": 12268920,
  "title": "Singaporeans rank third among 1,346 foreigners caught in Malaysian state's traffic crackdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/singaporeans-rank-third-among-1-346-foreigners-caught-in-malaysian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:50:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress International",
    "slug": "vnexpress-international",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/traffic/singaporeans-rank-third-among-1-346-foreigners-caught-in-malaysian-state-s-traffic-crackdown-5127713.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporean drivers and riders were ranked third among 1,346 foreigners caught in a Malaysian traffic crackdown, according to figures released by Johor state's road transport department. The nationwide operation, known as Ops PeWA, took place from June 1 to Oct. 2, targeting foreign motorists and riders. Pakistanis comprised the largest group at 447, followed by Bangladeshis with 251. Singaporeans trailed behind with a total of 180 drivers and riders caught. Indonesians and Myanmar nationals also featured prominently, with 151 and 150 individuals respectively. Over 10,000 vehicles were inspected, leading to the detection of 4,565 offenses, the majority of which were related to driving without a valid license. Other common violations included expired road tax, lack of insurance, and allowing unlicensed individuals to use the vehicles. The department issued 3,072 notices and seized 454 vehicles, the majority of which were motorcycles and cars.",
  "summary": "Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) has taken action against 1,346 foreigners, including 223 Singaporeans, for traffic offenses in Johor over the past four months.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singaporeans ranked third among 1,346 foreigners caught in Malaysian traffic crackdown",
    "Johor state's Ops PeWA operation ran from June 1 to Oct. 2",
    "Pakistanis and Bangladeshis had more foreigners caught than Singaporeans"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The significant presence of Singaporean drivers and riders among those caught in the Malaysian traffic crackdown suggests they are not taking adequate precautions to comply with local traffic regulations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}