The Penang state government has cancelled 27,734 compounds issued through its automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system, and has refunded RM203,170 to affected motorists following the discontinuation of the system, reported Bernama.
Of these compounds issued, 27,485 of the cancelled compounds were issued by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), while the remaining 249 compounds were issued by the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), said Penang state local government and town and country planning committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye.
Of the total, 6,470 compounds had been paid for, comprised of 6,441 compounds under MBPP, for which RM202,435 was refunded to motorists, while 29 compounds under MBSP for which refunds amounted to RM735, H’ng said in a parliamentary reply.
