Paul Tan.org reported that the Ministry of Transport is reportedly pushing for the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to adopt Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology as a smarter alternative to traditional roadblocks in Malaysia. The move could help reduce traffic congestion while improving enforcement efficiency on major roads and highways.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said current JPJ roadblocks often create long traffic jams, especially near toll plazas where multiple lanes are narrowed into one or two lanes. According to him, this older method is no longer practical for today’s traffic conditions.
Instead, JPJ may use ANPR systems that can automatically scan vehicle registration numbers without stopping traffic. The technology is already used by PLUS Malaysia for open payment toll systems and can identify vehicles through camera-based detection.
JPJ ANPR System could link with MySikap Database
Loke also suggested integrating the ANPR system with JPJ’s MySikap database. This would allow enforcement officers to automatically verify road tax and insurance status in real time while also helping authorities detect stolen or unregistered vehicles.
Moreover, this development comes as JPJ continues expanding digital services through the MyJPJ app and MyDigital ID integration. The department has also been exploring more technology-driven enforcement methods in recent months.
For motorists, the use of ANPR could mean fewer traffic bottlenecks caused by roadblocks, especially during festive seasons and peak travel periods. However, there are still questions regarding implementation timelines, data privacy, and how enforcement actions will be handled once the system is fully integrated.
What do you think about JPJ potentially replacing traditional roadblocks with ANPR technology in Malaysia? Would this make roads smoother and enforcement more efficient?
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