KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- The Kedah Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take action not only against foreigners caught riding motorcycles or driving without licences, but also vehicle owners who allow them to use their vehicles.

Kedah JPJ director Stien Van Lutam said the department would not compromise with any party as road accidents remained high due to negligence, carelessness and irresponsible behaviour among road users, BuletinTV3 reported.

He said allowing foreigners without the necessary driving competency to operate vehicles in Malaysia could further increase the risk of road accidents.

"Operations to curb foreigners from driving are being actively carried out at the Kota Setar district and state levels. However, these efforts...