KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will conduct special enforcement operations on heavy vehicles ahead of Chinese New Year, with particular focus on express buses travelling more than 300 kilometres to ensure compliance with the requirement for a second driver.

As reported by The Star, the operation will also involve checks on drivers' licences, adherence to driving hour limits and vehicle condition, as part of efforts to enhance passenger safety and minimise risks during the festive travel period, said Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam.

"It will cover passenger safety requirements to ensure the well-being of road users travelling during the holiday period," Hamidi toldthe English daily.

He added that the i...