The transport ministry has told ‘tontos’ or informants who have been threatening road transport department (JPJ) enforcement officers during operations involving heavy vehicles that their actions will not deter the department from carrying out its duties..
Transport minister Anthony Loke said that JPJ would never compromise or bow to any threats posed by such groups or syndicates allegedly hired by heavy vehicle operators, Bernama reports.
“I want to make it very clear that JPJ officers are authorised enforcement personnel of the government. Anyone who challenges them is essentially challenging the laws of this country. These officers are carrying out their duties and will continue to do so bravely, without fear or favour,” he stated.
Loke said that ever since JPJ had intensified enforcement operations and applied stricter laws on heavy vehicles, certain parties had shown discontent with the move. However, he said continued enforcement was necessary as the government bore the responsibility of ensuring road users’ safety, especially since the number of fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles had risen in recent times.
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