{
  "id": 13901021,
  "title": "Only registered agents can handle JPJ transactions from 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/only-registered-agents-can-handle-jpj-transactions-from-2027-13901021",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:16:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/12/only-registered-agents-can-handle-jpj-transactions-from-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Effective from January 1, 2027, only registered intermediaries approved by the road transport department will be permitted to handle transactions with the Public Relations Department (JPJ). This change aims to standardize and increase transparency in intermediary services. Director-General Aedy Fadly Ramli of JPJ announced that individuals or company representatives can register as intermediaries through an online platform starting November 1. Each approved intermediary will receive a digital identification document valid for two years, subject to the department's terms and conditions. JPJ explicitly states that it has no formal relationship with these intermediaries and will not assume responsibility for any losses, fraud, additional charges, or disputes arising from private transactions between customers and registered intermediaries. The public is advised to rely on official channels such as the MyJPJ application, JPJ Public Portal, service counters, and other official channels to mitigate risks.",
  "summary": "Registration as a JPJ-approved intermediary opens on Nov 1 through the department's online platform.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Only registered agents can handle JPJ transactions from 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/only-registered-agents-can-handle-jpj-transactions-from-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:16:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "From Jan 2027, only JPJ‑approved intermediaries can handle customer transactions at counters nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/from-jan-2027-only-jpj-approved-intermediaries-can-handle-customer",
        "published": "2026-10-12T07:50:17.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}