PUTRAJAYA, July 10 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to issue summonses to individuals seen riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election (PRN Johor) campaign.

The order follows viral video showing a group of campaign workers, including those from Loke's DAP, violating road safety regulations during their convoys.

"My stance has been clear and consistent from the beginning," Loke said in a statement.

"When I raised the same issue involving BN leaders during the Slim by-election campaign nearly six years ago, I stressed that while there is nothing wrong with using motorcycles for campaigning, every rider must wear a helmet and set a good example for the public."

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