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One in Thirteen Heavy Vehicle Drivers Positive for Drugs – Loke

Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke said that at least one in thirteen heavy vehicle drivers were found to be positive for drugs.

He also said, “In the Commercial Vehicle Special Operation from August 1 to August 4, a total of 21 drivers were found positive for drugs as a result of the urine test screening of 276 commercial vehicle drivers.

“We do not compromise with drivers who are not competent in operating commercial vehicles and public transport,” he said.

Therefore, his ministry wants to reform Act 333 (Road Transport Act 1987) in order to include stricter punishments for drivers who drive under the influence of drugs.

This is because the existing law is not strict enough in punishing drivers who take drugs, because the suspect cannot be prosecuted if he is not involved in any accident.

However, said Loke, if a driver is tested positive for drugs during a roadblock operation, only his license will be be suspendedin accordance with Section 36.

“The ministry is currently in the process of amending Act 333 but we see that there is concern in the use of drugs by drivers of commercial vehicles and based on the current punishment, we do not want to wait for accidents to occur due to the behaviour of these drivers.

“So it is necessary for the ministry to stop the activity of taking drugs while driving and I myself will discuss further with ministry officials and legal officials to see this matter from a stricter legal aspect,” he said.

“I don’t accept the term casually taking drugs while driving, because the effect is the same as those who are drunk, i.e. they will hallucinate and can affect driving, including speeding.

“These people may be using drugs to stimulate long-distance driving,” he said.

Meanwhile, in the Special Integrated Operation of Tourism Vehicles and Public Service Vehicles (Tourist and Express Buses) held from 2nd to 31st July, a total of 19,456 vehicles have been subjected to action.

“Out of that number, 667 vehicles were prosecuted, with 14 of them confiscated.

“As a result of the inspection of 2,547 sightseeing and express bus drivers, a total of 26 drivers were also screened positive for drugs,” he said.

Bikers Chase a Hearse due to Misunderstanding

A group of resident bikers chased a hearse due to a misunderstanding. (Picture is for illustrative purpose only.)

A video recording of the incident has gone viral on the TikTok app. The video shows a group of residents in an area of Kajang chasing the hearse, because they wrongly believed that the driver had stolen it and was involved in a burglary case in the district.

Kajang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, said the 35-year-old man who was driving the hearse had made a report regarding the incident at 3.58pm yesterday.

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“The man drove the hearse to a residential area in this district to be delivered to a mechanic, but got the wrong address. He had to drive slowly to find the correct location.

“His act of driving slowly caused a misunderstanding until he was stopped by a group of men who accused him of driving a stolen vehicle and being involved in burglary cases in the area,” he said in a statement today.

He said that the group of residents involved allegedly tried to attack and chased the man with wooden and metal weapons, causing the driver to flee with the hearse.

“A police check found that there was no report of missing hearse, and even the nazir of a mosque confirmed that he gave the van to the man to be repaired,” he said.

He said the case was investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal threats and Section 233 of the Multimedia Communications Act 1998, due to a viral video that caused annoyance to the public.

Naazron advises the public not to speculate or make untrue statements on social media, especially those that may cause confusion or disturb public order.

“Strict action will be taken against any individual who tries to spread false information and news,” he said.

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX Price (Unofficially) Revealed!

We know many motorcycle enthusiasts, especially Suzuki fans are anticipating the launch of the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX. What we do know is that the bike will be launched officially soon, but the selling price has already been revealed on social media first.

Yes, it seems that there are fans who have grown impatient because they had been waiting for so long. The price was displayed in the Facebook page Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX Official Suzuki Malaysia Club.

But, let us take a look at the specifications of bike before we show the price, shall we? Surely you would like to know more about what you are buying?

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX Specifications

249cc single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled engine.
It produces 26.5PS (26.1hp) at 9,300 RPM and 22.2Nm at 7,300 RPM.
The engine’s power is sent through a 6-speed transmission.
The front suspension comprises of telescopic forks, while the rear is a monoshock.
All lighting are LEDs.
The front tire size is 100/90 19-inch, and the rear is 140/70 17-inch.
Seat height is 835mm.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 12 litres.
Kerb weight is only 167kg.

So, how much does it cost? RM17,800 according to a poster displayed on the site.

Anyway, we still consider this news as unofficial for now, at least until the bike is fully launched later.

BMW R 1300 GS Dipanggil Semula di Seluruh Dunia

Ini mungkin sesuatu berita yang tiada siapa yang mahu dengar, terutamanya apabila sesebuah motosikal itu masih sangat baharu di dalam pasaran. Dalam kes ini, BMW R 1300 GS baharu dipanggil semula di seluruh dunia.

Kami perlu menyatakan bahawa kami melihat berita ini dari pihak Eropah dan Amerika, jadi anda boleh menyemak di halaman Technical Campaign BMW Motorrad Malaysia untuk mengetahui sama ada unit anda terjejas.

Apakah yang mencetuskan kempen tersebut?

Menurut laporan keselamatan yang difailkan dengan Pentadbiran Keselamatan Lalu Lintas Lebuhraya Kebangsaan AS (National Highway Transportation Safety Agency/NHTSA), perumah relay penghidup (starter relay) enjin dihasilkan dengan proses pengacuan suntikan yang tidak sempurna. Kecacatan itu boleh menyebabkan perumah itu terdedah kepada kerosakan semasa pemasangan motosikal atau ketika membuat penyelenggaraan di pengedar, yang membawa kepada kemungkinan kemasukan lembapan. Akibatnya, ini boleh menyebabkan kakisan sambungan elektrik dalaman di dalam relay.

Kebocoran arus antara sambungan yang terhakis boleh mengakibatkan kerosakan haba pada geganti pemula. Dalam kes yang jarang berlaku, ini boleh meningkatkan risiko kejadian haba atau kebakaran. BMW menyatakan penunggang perlu berhati-hati dengan tanda amaran seperti motor penghidup dihidupkan sendiri, bau komponen elektrik yang terlalu panas, dan juga asap.

Isu berterusan

Ini bukanlah panggilan semula pertama yang berkaitan dengan relay penghidup R 1300 GS.

BMW telah menemui masalah ini walaupun semasa acara pelancaran pada Oktober 20243 dengan beberapa motosikal tidak dapat dihidupkan, atau motor penghidup berjalan sendiri. Isu itu dikesan kepada perumah relay penghidup yang membenarkan kelembapan masuk.

BMW mengeluarkan panggilan semula pertama pada Februari 2024 untuk menggantikan penutup plastik relay tetapi isu itu berterusan, menunjukkan bahawa pembetulan itu tidak berkesan. Jadi, satu lagi panggilan semula telah dikeluarkan pada Julai 2024.

Unit-unit yang terkesan

Dianggarkan sebanyak 25,000 unit BMW R 1300 GS terjejas, bagi yang dikeluarkan antara 14 Julai 2023 hingga 18 Mac 2024.

Sekali lagi, anda boleh menyemak sama ada unit anda terjejas dengan memasukkan VIN motosikal anda dalam halaman Technical Campaign BMW Motorrad Malaysia.

BMW R 1300 GS Recalled Worldwide

This is perhaps something no one wants to hear, especially when the bike is so new. In this case, the new BMW R 1300 GS is recalled worldwide. We have to state that we saw this news from European and American quarters, so do check with BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s Technical Campaign page to see if your unit is affected.

What triggered the campaign?

According to the safety report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the starter relay housing was produced with an insufficient injection moulding process. The defect may make the housing susceptible to damage during motorcycle assembly or a dealer maintenance visit, leading to possible moisture ingress. Consequently, this could lead to corrosion of internal electrical contacts in the relay.

Leakage of current between corroded contacts could result in heat damage to the starter relay. In rare cases, this could increase the risk of a thermal event or a fire. BMW states riders should be wary of warning signs such as the starter motor turning on its own, odour of overheating electric components, and even smoke.

Persisting Issue

It turns out that this is not the first recall related to the R 1300 GS’s starter relay.

The manufacturer had discovered it even during the launch events in October 2024 with several bikes not starting, or the starter motor running themselves. The issue was traced to the starter relay housing which let moisture in.

BMW issued the first recall in February 2024 to replace the relay’s plastic cover but the issue persisted, showing that the rectification was not effective. So, another recall was issued in July 2024.

Affected units

It is estimated that 25,000 units of the BMW R 1300 GS are affected, for those produced between 14 July 2023 to 18 March 2024.

Again, you can check if your unit is affected by keying in the VIN in BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s Technical Campaign page.

B2 to Full B License Transition Program Approved

The Ministry of Transport has issued an official statement saying that the B2 to Full B license transition program has been approved. It will start on October 1, 2024.

The B2 class license limits riders to motorcycles of no more than 250cc, a B1 class license limits riders to no more than 499cc, and a B class license (often referred to as ‘Full B’) allows riders to operate motorcycles of all sizes.

However, this transition of the Malaysian Driving License (LMM) for Motorcycles is subject to several conditions, including attending and passing the adaptation program for motorcycles 500cc and above at a driving institute.

As such, it does not mean that a motorcyclist who holds an existing class B1 or B2 license can convert it to class B class automatically.

The conditions are:

Individuals must have held B1 and B2 licenses for at least 10 consecutive years.
The applicant must be free from any blacklist, outstanding summons, transaction restrictions, record of conviction for similar offenses or any pending matter under Act 333. (Act 333 is under the supervision of the Road Transport Act 1987, regarding the offence of dangerous, reckless driving, and being under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and causing death or injury.)
Confirmation of healthy body, physical, and mind.
Attend and pass the transition and adaptation program for motorcycles 500cc and above at the driving institute. The program involves practical riding work, safe driving information and large motorcycle driving information for 2 hours.
And finally, confirmation of the ability to operate a large motorcycle by a Certified Training Officer at the driving institute.

The service charge for this program is RM160.

Apart from that, the B1 class motorcycle license will be combined with the B class.

Conditions:

There will no more programs for B1 license starting October 1, 2024.
Existing B1 license holders must undergo the transition program above if they wish to convert their license to class B.

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