'Unfair': Hundreds of travel agencies in JB say they face bankruptcy after MPVs seized by LTA
After their multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) were impounded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), numerous travel agencies in Johor Baru have stepped forward to say that they are facing bankruptcy, reported The Star on Aug 24.Some of these MPV owners reportedly said that their vehicles are still stuck in Singapore, even though they have already paid the fines for ferrying passengers from Johor Baru to Singapore without proper permits. The vehicles reportedly cost between RM250,000 ($76,470) and RM500,000. Some Malaysian vehicle owners have also attempted to go to courts in Singapore to reclaim their assets but have not had any success, The Star reported.«After 11 months in court, the judge told us the car is officially seized with no further appeal. No documents were issued, leaving us unable to audit our accounts properly,» tour operator Cheries Chia said.Tour company Muhammad Siddiq Kunyu shared with The Star that three of his MPVs were seized in Singapore this year.He had hired a lawyer in Singapore to pursue the matter, but there has been no updates.