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Malaysia's federal police conducted a targeted highway enforcement operation between April and June, resulting in 135 arrests for drug-impaired driving. Commercial vehicle operators dominated the arrests, accounting for nearly 90 percent of those detained.
A heavy vehicle operator in Penang faced a RM6,000 financial penalty after admitting responsibility for unsafe driving conduct at a major transport corridor, underscoring authorities' commitment to road safety.
The Pahang Road Transport Department has inspected more than 37,000 commercial vehicles since the start of the year, resulting in 5,183 notices for traffic violations and the seizure of 35 vehicles.