Transport Minister Anthony Loke condemns a planned motorcycle convoy by Kelantan assemblymen to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport as highly irresponsible, citing security risks.
PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has described a planned motorcycle convoy involving several Kelantan state assemblymen to the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Kota Bharu as highly irresponsible.
He said airport areas are strategic locations where security must be strictly maintained at all times to ensure smooth and uninterrupted passenger movement.
“If congestion occurs and passengers miss their flights, will the organisers be responsible for compensating their ticket costs?
“Any motor convoy should also obtain approval from the authorities. Has such approval been obtained?” he said in a Facebook post today.
To safeguard safety and ensure smooth operations at LTSIP, Loke said he has instructed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and traffic police to set up roadblocks this afternoon.
“This is to inspect all motorcycles entering the airport area this afternoon without exception, including any Yang Berhormat (YB) riding motorcycles,” he said.
It was reported that a motorcycle convoy and a casual meet-up session with Kelantan elected representatives would be held today, with key locations including the new LTSIP building.