JPJ seizes 21 luxury MPVs doing illegal ‘kereta sapu’ biz – some charging RM1k for KL-Singapore trip

JPJ has seized 21 luxury MPVs used as illegal ‘kereta sapu’ in special operations held in the Klang Valley from September 2-6. Director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said such an operation was held for the first time to eradicate the ‘ulat teksi sapu mewah’ activity targeting foreign tourists staying in five-star hotels as well as at tourist attractions.

“We have received many reports about this activity and investigations found that their modus operandi uses special apps and the help of middlemen in their mission of irresponsible profit making,” Aedy Fadly said yesterday, reported by Bernama. He added that some charged up to S$300 (RM996) for a trip from KL to Singapore compared to the normal charge of RM300

The JPJ chief said that other than seizing MPVs such as the Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Starex, Hyundai Staria and Toyota Innova, officers also issued 45 summonses to owners of the vehicles for various offences such as the misuse of vehicle license, not having a competent driving license (CDL) and expired CDL. The drivers were mostly local men in their 30s.

The cases are being investigated under Section 23 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which allows for a fine up to RM10,000 or not more than two years of jail, or both.

Aedy Fadly said that after focusing previous efforts on the country’s gateways such as KLIA, KLIA2 and the Langkawi airport, JPJ is now looking to stamp out kereta sapu activities in areas such as luxury hotels and tourist attractions.

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