{
  "id": 663696,
  "title": "Langkah P Pinang gantung ANPR wajar, kata aktivis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/langkah-p-pinang-gantung-anpr-wajar-kata-aktivis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/12/langkah-p-pinang-gantung-anpr-wajar-kata-aktivis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the state of Penang, the government's decision to halt the implementation of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system for issuing penalty notices has been deemed justified by an activist. Hisham Shafie, the founder of the National Road User Welfare Association (PPJK), stated that this move gives the state government an opportunity to reassess the effectiveness and operational methods of the ANPR system before proceeding further. He emphasized that the evaluation should consider the technical shortcomings of the system, real-world conditions on the ground, and the welfare of road users to ensure that the enforcement does not appear to be solely focused on generating revenue for the state. While he acknowledged that the use of advanced technology is appropriate for enhancing enforcement efficiency, he warned that overly aggressive implementation without considering the ground reality can create public anxiety and anger. Any legislative amendments, including the enforcement mechanism, should be aligned with the current circumstances and the welfare of road users in Malaysia, rather than solely targeting the number of violations. The previous day, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow directed the Penang and Seberang Perai City Councils to halt the ANPR system's issuance of penalty notices, allowing for a re-evaluation. This decision came after the state government sought feedback and public opinion on the implementation of the system. Hisham, also an active road user advocate, claimed that the system's malfunction in capturing plate numbers before users completed payment, alongside internet connectivity issues in some areas, indicates that the local authorities (PBT) should not solely rely on the ANPR system's judgment when determining fault. According to him, the fault should be manually verified by enforcement officials to confirm the true situation before any penalty is issued.",
  "summary": "Aktivis jalan raya Hisham Shafie berkata penggantungan ANPR wajar bagi membolehkan sistem itu dinilai semula demi kebajikan pengguna.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Langkah P Pinang gantung ANPR wajar, kata aktivis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/langkah-p-pinang-gantung-anpr-wajar-kata-aktivis-669128",
        "published": "2026-08-12T12:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}