{
  "id": 15582403,
  "title": "KL JPJ records RM376,091 in proceeds from seized vehicle auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/kl-jpj-records-rm376-091-in-proceeds-from-seized-vehicle-auction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T08:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/19/kl-jpj-records-rm376091-in-proceeds-from-seized-vehicle-auction/239744"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur's Road Transport Department (JPJ) achieved a revenue of RM376,091 from its recent Public Auction of Seized Vehicles (Series 2/2026), held via the JPJvBID system. Director Hamidi Adam revealed that out of 157 vehicles offered for auction, 120 were successfully purchased, outperforming the previous series. The auction also generated RM34,650 from the sale of 693 e-catalogues and RM7,400 in auction fees from 740 transactions. The highest bid reached RM73,333 for a Toyota Alphard, while the lowest was RM101 for a non-roadworthy Yamaha Lagenda. Hamidi emphasized the effectiveness of the JPJvBID system, stating the department's dedication to continuous service improvement via digital transformation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) generated RM376,091 from its Public A...",
  "key_points": [
    "JPJ collected RM376,091 from vehicle auction",
    "120 vehicles sold, exceeding previous series",
    "RM34,650 from e-catalogues, RM7,400 from fees"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The high success rate of these vehicle sales demonstrates how digital transformation through the JPJvBID system is streamlining government revenue collection and improving the efficiency of public auctions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "KL JPJ records RM376,091 in proceeds from seized vehicle auction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/kl-jpj-records-rm376-091-in-proceeds-from-seized-vehicle-auction-15587465",
        "published": "2026-10-19T08:30:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}