{
  "id": 9890225,
  "title": "JPJ: Two commercial drivers test positive for methamphetamine at Duta Toll Plaza, 62 notices issued in two‑day operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/jpj-two-commercial-drivers-test-positive-for-methamphetamine-at-duta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/jpj-two-commercial-drivers-test-positive-for-methamphetamine-at-duta-toll-plaza-62-notices-issued-in-twoday-operation/236559"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, September 26 — Two commercial vehicle drivers were found to be using methamphetamine at the Duta Toll Plaza during a drug enforcement operation on September 22 and 23, according to the Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ). JPJ director Hamidi Adam revealed that 48 urine tests were conducted in collaboration with the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) to identify the individuals. Both drivers were taken into custody under Section 3(1) of the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983, pending further tests and investigation. Hamidi stated that if the drivers are confirmed as drug addicts through the legal process, JPJ will take disciplinary action under Section 36 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which could include suspending their driving licences.\n\nDuring the two-day operation, a total of 275 commercial vehicles were inspected, resulting in 62 notices being issued for various infractions, such as driving without a Goods Driving Licence (GDL) and having tinted windows on their vehicles. Hamidi also reported that out of 341 drivers inspected up to September of the current year, 25 had tested positive for drugs during their initial urine tests, comprising 23 commercial vehicle drivers, one tour vehicle driver, and one public service vehicle driver. He emphasized that JPJ will not tolerate any form of driving under the influence of banned substances, as it poses a serious threat to the safety of other road users.\n\nHamidi urged transport companies and operators to take driver monitoring and vehicle maintenance seriously, as ensuring road safety is a shared responsibility among drivers and those managing the vehicles.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — Two commercial vehicle drivers tested positive for methamphetamine in an integrated drug o...",
  "key_points": [
    "Two commercial drivers tested positive for methamphetamine at Duta Toll Plaza.",
    "JPJ conducted 48 urine tests with National Anti-Drug Agency during operation.",
    "62 notices issued for infractions during two-day toll inspection."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The crackdown on commercial vehicle drivers signals a stricter enforcement of road safety regulations, putting transport companies on notice that driver monitoring and vehicle maintenance are now a priority.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "JPJ: Two commercial drivers test positive for methamphetamine at Duta Toll Plaza, 62 notices issued in two‑day operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/jpj-two-commercial-drivers-test-positive-for-methamphetamine-at-duta-9891695",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:30:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}