Malaysia has warned foreign workers and expatriates that they risked being deported if they habitually flout local traffic rules.
The Immigration Department's director - general Mustafar Ali said his department has received a proposal by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to deport foreigners who continuously commit traffic violations.
"We were told that there are some foreigners who are the repeat and habitual traffic offenders. This needs to be dealt with seriously. We cannot have people come to our country and flout our laws, " he told reporters on Monday.
Datuk Seri Mustafar said the Immigration Department has the authority to deport errant foreign drivers.
Common traffic offences committed by these foreigners include speeding, beating the red light, driving without a licence, and failure to have a valid road tax.
He said while the total number of foreign offenders is low, the matter is viewed seriously. He did not reveal a figure.