Public Prosecutor vs YBJ Transport & Trading Sdn. Bhd.

The case involves YBJ Transport & Trading Sdn. Bhd. being charged under Section 57(1)(b)(vi) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 for overloading a dump truck by 19,760kg (79.04%) beyond the permitted limit. The company pleaded guilty and was fined RM12,000 with 12 months imprisonment in default. The court rejected the prosecution's appeal for vehicle forfeiture, ordering the release of the vehicle to the owner. The judgment considered mitigating factors including the company's guilty plea and first-time offense, while emphasizing public safety concerns.