Kuala Lumpur RTD seized 58 vehicles and issued 283 summonses in Ops PEWA, targeting foreigners driving without licences or proper documentation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department seized 58 vehicles during Ops Pemandu Warga Asing conducted around Wangsa Maju, Setapak and Gombak.
Director Hamidi Adam said the operation targeted foreigners driving without licences or proper documentation.
“They were found committing various offences, including driving without a licence and insurance coverage,” he told a press conference at Wangsa Maju RTD.
He added that some attempted to flee but were successfully detained for further action.
The operation also uncovered a tactic where foreigners purchased vehicles from locals without legally transferring ownership.
“When we checked, these vehicles were still registered under the local owners,” Hamidi said.
He confirmed that legal action will also be taken against the local vehicle owners.
A total of 58 foreign drivers were detected, comprising 15 Pakistanis, 13 Indians, 11 Indonesians, 10 Bangladeshis, eight Myanmars and one Palestinian.
Most were involved in scrap collection, while others operated small businesses.
During the operation, 323 vehicles were inspected and 283 summonses were issued for various offences.
Hamidi also issued a stern warning to contractors using foreign workers as garbage truck drivers in violation of regulations.
He noted that five garbage trucks were seized during the operation.
All vehicles were seized under Section 64(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Summonses were issued under Sections 23(1), 23(2) and 90(1) of the same act.
Hamidi added that PEWA-related vehicle seizures have declined to 376 last year from 586 in 2024.
