The annual Ops Selamat has been deemed a success over this year’s Chinese New Year period, at least according to Johor police. According to The Star, authorities saw a drop in road accidents in the state during the six-day operation, conducted from January 28 to February 2 nationwide, compared to the year before.
“Overall, Johor police showed good performance with a drop in accident rates by 52 cases, equating to a 4.5% decrease to 1,169 cases from 1,221 in the previous operation,” said Johor police chief Comm M Kumar, adding that there were also five fewer accidents (eight) than the 13 that were reported previously, a reduction of 62.5%. Overall deaths also fell from 16 to eight.
Kumar also said that 40 individuals were arrested for various traffic offences, such as drunk and dangerous driving. “Besides enforcement, police also focused on educating road users, resulting in increased awareness of road rules during this year’s operation.”
Meanwhile, state police issued a total of 11,645 traffic summonses over the six days, compared to 23,386 in 2023, a decrease of 11,741. As usual, the main offence was speeding, which led to 3,963 summonses being issued.
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Plenty of heavy vehicles on the roads. In previous years, they were banned during festive holiday and we really did not see them on the road.
Under this useless gomen semua pon bole jalan. Korupsi pon bole jalan.
You want to condemn the gov, do it with fact. Korupsi happens long before this gov.
Fact is this Gomen corruption is far worse than 60 years Gomen.
Give one example.
Syabas PDRM Dan pihak berkuasa Yang menjalankan operasi ini!. Please continue your efforts to help make our road safer by educating and take out those bad drivers.
Good to hear the improvement. Any effort into ensuring life saving or less fatalities is appreciated. Keep it on.
Success…Not yet,PDRM.
You should half the figures,then can consider success.
Enforcement should be unannounced,all year round,giving surprises like the Rafizi dude.