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An illegal taxi tout was detained on Saturday, 14 March, for offering unlicensed transport services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2
In a statement yesterday, 15 March, the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) said its KLIA enforcement officers made the arrest following surveillance operations at the terminal.
A Perodua Alza believed to be used for the activity was also seized to assist investigations.
Initial investigations found that the driver persuaded an Indonesian tourist to use his transport service for a roughly 5km trip from KLIA Terminal 2 to Terminal 1, charging RM80 to be paid upon arrival.
The case is being investigated under Section 205(1) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010, which carries a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, or both upon conviction
JPJ warned that those found assisting or abetting illegal touting activities can also be charged under Section 243(1) of the same Act.
The department advised the public to only use legitimate transport services, either through official counters at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 or by booking rides through official e-hailing apps.
