KOTA BHARU, Feb 17 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a total of 7,414 P (22) notices to motorcyclists during its Chinese New Year special operation (Ops TBC 2026), which began on February 9.
JPJ deputy director-general (Management and Operations) Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi said that during the same period, 41,332 motorcycles were inspected nationwide, with 103 of them seized for various offences.
"In addition, 4,242 buses were inspected at depots and terminals across the country as of yesterday. From that total, 779 inspection slips were issued.
"Meanwhile, two buses were seized for non-compliance with established safety and legal requirements," he told reporters after overseeing a special operation at Lembah Sireh here yesterday.
He added that the department also conducted undercover operations, with officers posing as bus passengers to monitor legal and safety compliance more closely, especially during the festive travel surge.
"A total of 381 bus drivers underwent urine screening tests throughout the operation, with three testing positive for drugs. Further action has been taken against them.
"As for goods vehicles, 106 enforcement actions were recorded nationwide. Five states with the highest number of cases were Negeri Sembilan (35), Selangor (16), Penang (15), Perak (12), and Terengganu (nine)," he said.
