Tinted window is not an issue, JPJ chief said

KUALA LUMPUR – JPJ director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said that there would be no massive operation against vehicles with tinted windows are being conducted. Nevertheless, there will still be JPJ operations once in awhile.

 

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JPJ director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad sad that there would be no massive operation against vehicles with tinted windows are being conducted. Nevertheless, there will still be JPJ operations once in awhile.

“We allow tinted glasses just that it has to fit the permitted darkness level,” said Ismail. The police had earlier this month announced June 16 as the starting date for Ops Cermin Gelap, a national operation towards greatly tinted cars and non registered number plates.

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Permitted tint levels state a minimum of 70% noticeable light transmission from the front windscreen, 50% for the sides and rear. Does who would not obey were to be fined a total of RM300.

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“The ministry was aware of the views and feedback of people who think rules regarding tint use are behind the times,” said Acting transport minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

“As the consequence, I would like to tell everybody that the ministry is ready to review and alter the existing regulations on the use of tinted glasses,” he said.

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Navin Kumar completed this technical studies at Finas Film Institute in 2009 and began his career as assistant cameraman, working his way up through the ranks while focusing primarily on various documentary projects. He is inspired by textures, light, shades, angles and emotions with a genuine passion for visual artistic and stories revolving around people. In 2012, he directed and edited a short documentary titled "Here to Help" on the struggle of Nepali migrants in Malaysia. He goes on hibernation whenever he is not behind a camera.