JPJ says over 60% of commercial vehicle firms failed safety audit, citing GPS installation issues. Firms have one month to comply.
The Results Are Disappointing – JPJ Dir-Gen, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli
More than 60 per cent of commercial vehicle companies audited under a nationwide safety operation have failed to meet the required standards, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) said on August 27, 2025.
JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said that 500 companies were audited between June 23 and July 31 under the Special Operation on Safety Audit System Guidelines (Ops Khas JISA). He explained that the main issue was the improper installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
“The results are disappointing. We will continue with further audits to ensure compliance,” he said, as reported by Bernama news agency.
The audit was the first phase of a broader exercise, expected to cover some 300,000 commercial vehicle operators nationwide. Companies that failed the audit will be given one month to rectify their shortcomings or risk facing enforcement measures, including permit cancellation. Repeat offenders, meanwhile, will be referred to the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
Aedy Fadly also said JPJ is working with the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to make the audit process more efficient, possibly through digitalisation.
On a separate matter, he reminded motor event organisers to comply with traffic regulations and obtain approvals from JPJ and the Royal Malaysia Police before holding any events.
“We remind organisers to comply fully with traffic laws and obtain official approval before conducting any motor events,” he said.
