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Visiting Hong Kong? Belt up on public transport or get fined: If you are visiting Hong Kong after Jan 24, take note of this new transport regulation or you may ...
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Bus passengers face HK$5,000 fine, 3-month jail for not wearing seat belts from Jan 25
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Hong Kong policy forcing bus commuters to buckle up greeted by controversy: Government warning that passengers must belt up or face a fine was suspended after ...
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16 firefighters, 4 medics, 3 fire trucks, ambulance respond to man unable to take off bus seatbelt
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Hong Kong to enforce mandatory seat belts, limit dashboard devices in January: Starting January 25, passengers on all commercial vehicles in Hong Kong will be ...
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Public transport users feel safer with seat belt ruling: THE enforcement of seat belt use for passengers and drivers on express and tour buses nationwide has ...
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Safety belts not working? Report them, says JPJ: KUALA LUMPUR: Express bus and tour bus passengers can file complaints directly to the Road Transport Department ...
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Seat belts a must on express, tour buses in Malaysia from July 1: This comes in the wake of a June fatal bus crash near Gerik in Perak, where 15 university ...
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Key FactsNew Seat Belt Rule for Malaysia’s Express Buses
Jun 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- Starting July 1, all passengers on Malaysian express and tour buses must wear seat belts.
- This mandate applies to buses registered from January 1, 2020, which must have seat belts installed at every seat.
- Older buses are allowed a grace period to comply by installing seat belts.
- Enforcement includes fines of RM300 and checks conducted at terminals and highways.
There will be no compromise on violations moving forward.— Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramly, director-general of the Road Transport Department, emphasizes strict enforcement of the new safety regulations.
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