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KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 2026 – The Pahang Road Transport Department detected 10 commercial vehicle drivers who tested positive for drugs following urine screenings carried out under an integrated drug enforcement operation across the state. The checks involved 351 drivers at 10 strategic locations since July 1.
Pahang JPJ director Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar Alyahya Syed Abdul Rahman said the operation, now in its 14th day, focused on commercial vehicle drivers, public transport drivers and tourism vehicle operators. The operation was conducted together with several agencies, including the National Anti-Drugs Agency, police, the Land Public Transport Agency, PUSPAKOM, highway concession companies and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
According to Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar, all 10 cases involved heavy vehicle drivers aged between 29 and 55. The drivers were referred for action under the authority of the National Anti-Drugs Agency, while JPJ has held their Goods Driving Licences for investigation before further action is taken under existing laws.
The cases were detected at several enforcement points in Pahang. Five cases were recorded at the Temerloh Rest and Service Area, two each at the Benta and Paloh Hinai enforcement stations, while another case was detected at the Maran enforcement station.
Authorities said most of the drug abuse cases involved methamphetamine. The suspected reason for taking the substance was to increase energy and focus while driving, a practice that creates serious safety risks for road users, especially when involving heavy commercial vehicles.
Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar said the findings showed the need for continuous enforcement to ensure that only qualified, responsible and drug-free drivers are allowed to operate commercial vehicles on public roads. He added that JPJ Pahang would not compromise with any driver found positive for drugs or committing offences that could endanger other road users.
Further checks also found that one of the drivers who tested positive had previously recorded 42 JPJ summonses, all of which had been settled. Another driver had 11 summonses, while several others had between one and nine summonses. Authorities said the records raised concern over repeated traffic offences among some drivers, even when the summonses had already been paid.
The operation highlights the continuing challenge of maintaining safety standards among commercial vehicle drivers, particularly those operating heavy vehicles over long distances. With enforcement agencies stepping up checks, transport companies are expected to play a stronger role in monitoring driver conduct, health and compliance.
