KOTA BHARU, Sept 27 — A total of 3,790 luxury vehicles worth an estimated RM550 million were seized by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) under Ops Luxury from June 2025 to yesterday for various offences.

JPJ senior director of enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said 785 vehicles were seized between June and December 2025, while another 3,005 were seized from January to September 26 this year.

He said Negeri Sembilan recorded the highest number of seizures with 469 vehicles, followed by Selangor (410), Kuala Lumpur (382), Johor (367) and Penang (357).

“Some luxury vehicle owners said they were reluctant to go to JPJ offices to renew their road tax because they had been blacklisted for previous offences.

“What is puzzling is that lower-income groups can come forward to renew their road tax, while owners of luxury vehicles from the T20 group give various reasons for not doing so, resulting in their vehicles being seized,” he told a press conference at the Panji JPJ Office here today.

He said investigations found that an estimated 20 per cent of the luxury vehicle owners were cosmetic entrepreneurs, influencers and businesspeople.

Muhammad Kifli said JPJ would continue Ops Luxury to ensure that all road users comply with the law, regardless of the price or type of vehicle or the status of its owner.

“Being able to afford a luxury vehicle comes with the responsibility to comply with the law. Owners and drivers are responsible for ensuring that all vehicle and driving documents remain valid, and that their vehicles meet all requirements before being driven on the road,” he said. — Bernama