PETALING JAYA: A total of 191,676 summonses were issued to foreign drivers in 2025, with another 133,081 issued between January and August this year, according to the Transport Ministry.
Minister Anthony Loke said the offences included driving without valid licences, expired motor vehicle licences, lack of insurance coverage, absence of entry permits and overloading.
He said driving without a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) was the most prominent licensing offence, with 43,687 cases recorded in 2025 and another 21,232 between January and August this year.
“This was followed by 4,890 cases of driving without a Goods Driving Licence (GDL) in 2025 and 1,933 cases during the first eight months of 2026.
