Govt May Raise Maximum Compound for over 700 Traffic Offences to RM500

Minimum fines to be raised from RM300 to RM500 for several offences

The bill grants broader powers to police officers and road transport officers to control and redirect traffic. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which aims to strengthen the Act’s regulatory and enforcement powers, was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the second reading will be held during the current parliamentary meeting, Bernama reported. Accord…

Govt may raise maximum compound for over 700 traffic offences to RM500

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The government is expected to seek an increase in the maximum compound rate for more than 700 road traffic offences to RM500 via proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987, according to a report.Berita Harian reported today that the Transport Ministry is expected to table the proposed increase for first reading during the Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which begins today and runs until…

Road Transport Act amendments - new Section 42A to tackle mat rempit issue, heavy fines for illegal racing

As previously indicated, amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) have been tabled for its first reading in parliament today. The changes that will be brought about by the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026 are aimed at strengthening authorities’ regulatory and enforcement powers. Among the amendments in the bill, which was tabled by transport minister Anthony Loke, is Clause 15, which introduces a new Section 42A that has been broug…

Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 tabled for first reading, higher fines proposed

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) and Anthony Loke greet each other after the Question-and-Answer Session during the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today, and aims to strengthen regulatory and enforcement powers of the Act. Transport Minister Anthony Loke inf…