Loke slams ‘irresponsible’ Kelantan reps over planned motorcycle convoy

 The transport minister says the convoy, which cuts through the airport area, could cause passengers to miss their flights, and questions if organisers will compensate those affected.

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said he ordered the JPJ and police to conduct roadblocks and inspect all motorcycles entering the airport area ahead of the planned convoy this evening. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Transport minister Loke Siew Fook has slammed a planned motorcycle convoy organised by several Kelantan assemblymen that will pass through Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, calling the action irresponsible.

Loke said airport areas are strategic zones where safety must always be maintained to ensure smooth and uninterrupted passenger travel.

“If any congestion were to occur causing passengers to miss their flights, would the organisers take responsibility and compensate them for their airfare?” he said in a Facebook post today.

He also questioned whether the organisers had obtained approval for the convoy.

“Any motorcycle convoy should also obtain approval from the relevant authorities,” he said.

According to the poster, the motorcycle convoy is scheduled to take place from 5pm  and is organised by several assemblymen and Kelantan PAS Youth. (Facebook pic)

As such, Loke said he has instructed the road transport department (JPJ) to work with traffic police to conduct roadblocks this afternoon and inspect all motorcycles entering the airport area without exception, including those of elected representatives taking part in the convoy.

Based on a poster shared by Loke, the convoy is scheduled to take place from 5pm and is organised by several assemblymen from PAS and Kelantan PAS Youth.

It is expected to depart from Kota Lama, pass through the airport and city centre, and end near the Kota Bharu Aeon Mall. - FMT