The Road Transport Department Malaysia, (
Malay: ''Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia'', abbreviated JPJ), is a government department under the
Malaysian Ministry of Transport. This department is responsible for issuing
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
n number plates. Its head office is in Level 1-5, Block D4, Complex D, in the Federal Government Administrative Centre in
Putrajaya.
The department is charged with the responsibility of undertaking registration and licensing of drivers and all motor vehicles and trailers in Malaysia. According to the Road Transport Act, the enforcement and regulatory duties are under the roles and responsibilities of JPJ. The current director general of the department is Dato' Sri Shaharuddin bin Khalid.
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KEJARA system
Demerit Points System or Sistem Merit Kesalahan Jalan Raya (KEJARA) is a road offenders demerit point system.
Main purpose
* To reduce road accidents
* To take action against traffic offenders
See also
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Driving licence in Malaysia
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Vehicle registration plates of Malaysia
Malaysian registration plates are displayed at the front and rear of all private and commercial motor vehicle, motorised vehicles in Malaysia, as required by law. The issuing of the number plates is regulated and administered by the Malaysian ...
*
Puspakom
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Road signs in Malaysia
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Transport in Malaysia
References
* Adopted from ''Kurikulum Pendidikan Pemanduan (KPP), Panduan Pembelajaran'' textbook by Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ)
External links
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JPJ unofficial website*
Road Transport
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Road transport in Malaysia
Ministry of Transport (Malaysia)
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