The AES of Malaysia

AES. Most of us would go What's AES?

AES stands for Automated Enforcement System. Still no idea what it is? It's the camera system that has been installed along our highways.

Recently, our government privatised part of law enforcement by having two private companies install the AES to nab speeding motorists. The system went into force on Sept 23. It has been reported that proceeds from summonses are shared between the AES contractors and the Road Transport Department/government. It gets more interesting. The two companies are not camera manufacturers but obtained the cameras from another source.

The video below is an interview with Selayang Member of Parliament, YB William Leong, on the AES. Watch till the end. You will appreciate the information shared here.



Indeed, it will be costly for Usain Bolt running on Malaysian highways. Btw, there are a number of free apps available on the AES camera locations around the country.

And, in The Star today, it was reported that:

The police mobile speed trap cameras will be maintained alongside the Automated Enforcement System (AES) in a bid to reduce high accident rates, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop.

“Despite the introduction of the AES, the Government has no intention to abolish the old system.

“The police would operate (mobile speed trap) cameras, while the new system would be operated by the Road Transport Department (JPJ),” More..Police speed trap cameras to operate alongside AES


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Lawless Behavior of Motorists shocks JPJ Chief

Thought I'd talk about the article that's frontpaging The Star today. It carries the title "Reckless lot" as it highlights the reckless and lawless behavior of road-users in Malaysia. I couldn't agree more that road-users here (read vehicle-drivers) take road-safety laws lightly. Is it little wonder that our road accident statistics are nothing to brag about? Which reminds me I am thinking of changing my insurance agent. Will need to start asking for new auto insurance quotes.

Below is borrowed from the paper showing proof of the unlawful behavior. Uh-oh, if your vehicle is in the picture, it's going nationwide and worldwide, naturally, considering that it's being read across the world where there are Malaysians.


The gentleman in the picture is Datuk Solah Mat Hassan, Director General of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). On his way from Kota Baru to Kuala Lumpur on Wed during the ongoing Ops Sikap XXI, he managed to photograph 93 cars blatantly flouting traffic rules.

(Ops Sikap is a traffic safety operation launched by the Royal Malaysian Police to ensure safety on all roads in Malaysia during festive seasons such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali, Christmas Day and Chinese New Year.)

The DG was shocked to see drivers overtaking along double lines, jumping queue using the emergency lane, using the road shoulder and driving dangerously.

2,968 photographs were taken of motorists committing various offences, including failure to stop at traffic lights, overtaking along double lines, jumping queue and using the emergency lane, drivers using handphone and failure to buckle up and motorcyclists who failed to put on a helmet. These photos were taken by undercover officers, the DG himself and submissions from the public. You can now do your part in keeping our streets safer by sending in pictures of reckless drivers to aduan@jpj.gov.my

Btw, the offenders will be slapped with the maximum fine of RM300.


Article source: The Star...Reckless lot