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Over 1,000 unregistered vans suspected of illegally transporting students in Kelantan
Authorities in Kelantan have identified more than 1,000 private vans operating without proper compliance, with approximately 100 vehicles detected in the Kota Bharu area alone. Many of the vans are more than two decades old.
LSN Malaysia ·
Enforcement agencies in Kelantan have flagged serious concerns over a large number of unregistered and non-compliant private vans suspected of being used to transport schoolchildren across the state.
The discovery revealed that over 1,000 such vehicles are operating without meeting regulatory requirements. In the Kota Bharu district specifically, approximately 100 vans have been identified, with the majority of these vehicles exceeding 20 years in age, raising additional safety concerns.
The presence of aging vehicles being used for student transportation has prompted questions about the adequacy of safety standards and maintenance protocols. Authorities have not yet announced specific enforcement actions, though the scale of the operation suggests a widespread issue requiring coordinated intervention.
The findings underscore ongoing challenges in monitoring informal transportation networks in the state, particularly those ferrying young passengers. Officials are expected to intensify inspections and ensure compliance with vehicle registration and safety regulations in the coming weeks.