Kuala Lumpur: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is planning to establish a Special Task Force, with specialised training to be provided to its members. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the proposal would be submitted to the Public Service Department (JPA) this year for consideration.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the task force would focus on special operations, intelligence gathering, and assisting states in resolving specific issues. 'This team will be based at JPJ headquarters and undertake roles that differ from regular enforcement, addressing more critical issues,' Aedy Fadly stated. He mentioned that he would first discuss the details with the JPJ management, including the number of personnel required, before presenting the proposal to the JPA. This statement was made during a press conference held during his working visit to Pahang JPJ in Indera Mahkota.

Meanwhile, Aedy Fadly reported that 22,252 notices were issued to vehicles and drivers for various offences during the Chinese New Year 2025 Special Operation, which began on January 20. Inspections were conducted on 100,534 vehicles, resulting in 223 seizures. The most common offences were driving without a licence (4,313 cases), overloading (653 cases), failure to wear helmets or seat belts (593 cases), running red lights (279 cases), and using mobile phones while driving (127 cases).

Additionally, the department inspected 2,604 buses at depots and terminals, with 60 buses taken action against and 61 notices issued for key offences. These included driving for over four hours without a second driver. In a separate development, Aedy Fadly mentioned that JPJ is currently reviewing the standard operating procedures (SOP) for electric vehicle (EV) inspections. 'For now, the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) can use the existing SOP for conventional vehicles,' he added.