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Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has suggested that traffic fines for serious offences should be linked to an offender's income level instead of using the current flat rate system. He explained that a variable fine structure would create a fairer deterrent since standard fines of RM500 or RM1000 heavily penalise lower-income drivers while barely affecting wealthy individuals. This could properly punish the higher earners who usually pay their way out of consequences.

Previously, we mentioned that JPJ has temporarily suspended vehicle ownership transfers. A few hours after that, JPJ have lifted the suspension. So, what should you know about it?

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) announced the temporary suspension of transfer of title (THM) transactions via online transaction channels effective May 25, 2026. That said, what should you know about it?

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.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has now started offering a new update for users of the MyJPJ application on Android and iOS, which includes a brand-new interface. That said, what should you know about it?

With the ongoing energy crisis, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department is encouraging the public to shift towards digital services as rising fuel prices continue to impact daily commuting costs. The move is positioned as both a convenience upgrade and a practical cost-saving measure for motorists nationwide.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that the implementation of the use of MyDigital ID as a single login method to the MyJPJ application for Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above has now been postponed to 1 March 2026.

Editor's Note: Anthony Loke has updated and clarified that this is a misunderstanding, read the official news here.

The government introduced the BUDI95 petrol subsidy program two months ago. Now, JPJ recently said that you could lose this privilege if you fail to do this important step. So, what should you know about it?

Effective November 15, 2025, owners or drivers of foreign vehicles, particularly from Singapore, who fail to possess or activate a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will not be allowed to leave Malaysia until they have paid the summons. So, what should you know about it?

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just announced the Budi Madani RON95 or BUDI95 program to subsidize RON95 petrol starting from 30 September 2025. Malaysians with an active drivers license and MyKad will be allotted 300 liters of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per liter every month. For more details, check it out here.