Transport Minister Anthony Loke has firmly stated that there will be no discounts offered on traffic summonses issued by the road transport department (JPJ). Loke emphasised the need to convey that summonses for road traffic offences are intended for educational purposes, and offering discounts might be perceived as leniency.
According to FMT, while other agencies, such as the police, are currently providing discounts of up to 50% for selected traffic summonses in conjunction with the unity government’s first anniversary, Loke clarified that JPJ, under the transport ministry’s jurisdiction, is prioritising road safety concerns.
Responding to public complaints about the lack of discounts for JPJ summonses, Loke explained that he had previously implemented a no-discount policy during his first term as transport minister in 2018. He recalled cancelling over four million summonses from the automated enforcement system, a decision that, while welcomed by many at the time, was a one-time measure and not intended to establish a precedent.
Loke expressed regret over public disappointment, particularly after individuals had visited JPJ counters seeking discounts. Despite the confusion surrounding the matter, he affirmed that, following a special meeting with the transport ministry’s secretary-general and JPJ’s top management, no summonses would receive any discounts.
The minister acknowledged the potential revenue gain of RM600 million if the canceled summonses were collected but emphasised the government’s commitment to prioritise road safety education over financial gains in this context.
