KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Oct 22. 2025 – The Malaysian government announced on Wednesday a major overhaul of traffic summons payment methods, aiming to end ad-hoc discount schemes and enforce stricter compliance starting next year, Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said during a joint press conference with Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook.
The decision follows Cabinet approval of proposals from both ministries to uniform the compounding process for road offenses. “This standardization will ensure fairness and encourage timely payments,” Saifuddin said, noting that the press conference was convened to detail the approved measures.
Since 2022, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Traffic Division has rolled out various discount programs to boost summons resolutions. However, the Cabinet determined that these repeated offers have led to a “side effect,” with many vehicle owners deliberately delaying payments until new discounts are announced. As a result, full standardization will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Under the new system, as outlined by Loke, early payers will receive substantial discounts, while late payments will require the full amount plus potential further legal action. The Traffic Police’s authority to issue and compound summonses stems from two key provisions: Section 120(1)(a) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 235(2)(b) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010.
Reflecting on past efforts, Saifuddin highlighted the success of discount initiatives:
– In 2022, a 50% reduction scheme resolved 327,369 summonses, generating RM60.8 million in revenue.
– For 2023, the 50% discount continued alongside a special RM50 flat cut for all fines, settling 2.7 million cases and collecting RM211 million.
– In 2024, tiered discounts of 50%, 30%, and 60% cleared 678,000 summonses, yielding RM119 million.
– From January to September 2025, 50% and 30% discounts facilitated the resolution of 1.73 million summonses, bringing in RM249 million.
Overall, these programs from 2022 to 2025 have collected RM640 million through settled summonses.
To bridge the transition, PDRM will offer discounts of up to 70% from November 1 to December 30, 2025—giving motorists a final opportunity amid the two months left in the year. With outstanding unpaid fines estimated at RM6.6 billion, Saifuddin expressed optimism that strong uptake could significantly reduce this backlog.
Post-2025, both the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and PDRM will reassess enforcement against defaulters, while ramping up road safety awareness campaigns to promote compliance and lower delinquency rates.
The move aligns with broader efforts to streamline public service delivery under the MADANI administration, emphasizing accountability and efficiency in traffic law enforcement.
