Of this number, 124 vehicles were penalised for various offences.

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the most common offence was driving without a valid licence, with 103 cases recorded. This was followed by expired road tax (70 cases), no insurance coverage (58), non-compliant vehicle number plates (18), vehicle modifications (1), and missing side mirrors (1). A total of 253 notices were issued during the operation.

The operation, conducted along Jalan Raja Laut from 8pm to midnight, also saw the seizure of three cars and eight motorcycles, including one found using a fake number plate.

“In line with the government’s road safety campaign, the operation aims to raise public awareness, particularly during the upcoming festive season,” Hamidi told reporters at the site of the operations last night.

The operation was carried out in collaboration with the police, the immigration department, and the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), with a total of 73 personnel involved.

Immigration detained eight foreign nationals, including one Pakistani, three Indonesians, and four Bangladeshis. One of the foreign detainees, employed by a cleaning company, was caught driving without a valid licence.

“I urge employers to ensure their foreign workers possess valid work permits and driving licences if they are required to operate vehicles,” Hamidi said.

Meanwhile, AADK reported that five individuals tested positive for drugs, while PDRM issued 62 notices for various traffic violations.