{
  "id": 18429640,
  "title": "JPJ issues over 133,000 summonses to foreign drivers in eight months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/jpj-issues-over-133-000-summonses-to-foreign-drivers-in-eight-months-18429640",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:43:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/06/jpj-issues-over-133000-summonses-to-foreign-drivers-in-eight-months/242157"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the first eight months of the year, Malaysia's road authorities issued over 133,000 summonses to foreign drivers for various traffic violations, according to the Transport Ministry. The majority of these summonses, 21,232, were for drivers lacking a Competent Driving Licence (CDL), while 1,933 involved those without a Goods Driving Licence (GDL) and 85 were for drivers without a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence. Additional offences included expired Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM), lack of insurance, absence of an entry permit or International Circulation Permit (ICP), and overloading.\n\nThe ministry stressed that vehicle owners and employers bear responsibility for ensuring only individuals with valid licences operate on the road. Foreign nationals, including those with UNHCR cards, found guilty of driving without valid licences would face court proceedings rather than the option to pay a compound fine. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized 3,572 vehicles in 2025 and 7,445 vehicles from January to October 2026. This provision also bars employing or allowing someone without a valid driving licence to drive, with action also possible against vehicle owners or employers permitting such drivers.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — A total of 133,081 summonses were issued to foreign drivers between January and August this...",
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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."
}