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Singapore Car Impounded in Johor for Illegal Cross-Border Rides

 



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A Singapore-registered vehicle has been impounded by Malaysian authorities for its alleged involvement in providing unauthorized cross-border transport services. The incident occurred on October 7 at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex in Johor.

Officers from the Johor Road Transport Department, the local transport authority, stopped the car during an enforcement operation. The driver was suspected of operating the vehicle as a private-hire car to transport passengers across the border into Malaysia without holding the necessary operator's license required by Malaysian law. Following the inspection, the vehicle was seized and impounded to facilitate a full investigation into the alleged offence.

The transport department publicized the enforcement action on its official social media channel. In its post, the authority also issued a reminder to all motorists. It urged road users to ensure that all their vehicle documentation is valid and that every car is covered by adequate insurance, emphasizing that this is a critical measure for safety.

This enforcement action occurs amidst ongoing discussions regarding cross-border transport services. The incident follows recent calls from Malaysian drivers who provide cross-border trips for Malaysia's transport ministry to formally legalize such ride-hailing services. Part of these calls also included requests to ban Singapore-registered vehicles from offering ride-hailing services within Malaysia, highlighting the competitive and regulatory tensions in the cross-border transport sector.

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