![[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors [COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708307851_TBKeretaterbakar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors
Malaysia is very dependent on private vehicles, and therefore more efforts must be made to guarantee the health and safety of road users.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Two-day toll-free travel for CNY Two-day toll-free travel for CNY](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707129602_PlazaTolPLUS.jpg)
Two-day toll-free travel for CNY
The toll-free travel on Feb 8 and 9 given to Class 1 private vehicles users, would have an estimated financial implication of RM42.99 mln.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Digital display option for road tax, licence from today - Loke Digital display option for road tax, licence from today - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675998472_MyJPJappAnthonyL.jpg)
Digital display option for road tax, licence from today - Loke
Starting today, private vehicle owners are no longer required to display road tax stickers on their vehicles but instead can use the e-LKM.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Police probe on viralled video of traffic policemen escorting private vehicle Police probe on viralled video of traffic policemen escorting private vehicle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651983868_MohamedRezaArabi.jpg)
Police probe on viralled video of traffic policemen escorting private vehicle
Police are investigating a viralled video which showed two traffic policemen escorting a private vehicle along Jalan Bukit Gambir, George Town.
Sun May 08 2022
![MOT receives 191,293 VEP applications for Singapore vehicles as borders reopen MOT receives 191,293 VEP applications for Singapore vehicles as borders reopen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41648808934_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
MOT receives 191,293 VEP applications for Singapore vehicles as borders reopen
The MOT has received 191,293 Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) applications for the entry of private vehicles from Singapore from January to March 31 this year.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![Budget 2022: Gov't to fully pay for disabled-owned private vehicle licences Budget 2022: Gov't to fully pay for disabled-owned private vehicle licences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635507634_pelekatOKUsticker.jpg)
Budget 2022: Gov't to fully pay for disabled-owned private vehicle licences
Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said this would help lessen the cost of living for the PwD community.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![EMCO: Three people can travel in private car for medical, vaccination purposes - MOT EMCO: Three people can travel in private car for medical, vaccination purposes - MOT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620527154_MOT.jpg)
EMCO: Three people can travel in private car for medical, vaccination purposes - MOT
A maximum of three people, including the driver, are allowed in a private vehicle for healthcare, medical or vaccination purposes following the implementation of the EMCO.
Fri Jul 02 2021
![Lockdown: Only two allowed in vehicle, three for medical reasons - Ismail Sabri Lockdown: Only two allowed in vehicle, three for medical reasons - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622370571_sidangmedia.jpg)
Lockdown: Only two allowed in vehicle, three for medical reasons - Ismail Sabri
The capacity of private vehicles will be limited to two people from the same household, including the driver, for the purpose of obtaining food supplies and basic necessities throughout the lockdown.
Sun May 30 2021
![Driving licence, LKM renewals extended until May 31 - Wee Driving licence, LKM renewals extended until May 31 - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615172628_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Driving licence, LKM renewals extended until May 31 - Wee
The government has extended the exemption for private vehicle owners to renew their driving licences (LM) and Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM) from April 1 to May.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![MOT plans to extend exemption period for road tax renewal MOT plans to extend exemption period for road tax renewal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598701434_JPJ.jpg)
MOT plans to extend exemption period for road tax renewal
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) plans to extend the exemption period for the renewal of road tax for private vehicles for another two months, said its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![Vehicle owners exempted from renewing driving, vehicle licences until March 31 - Wee Vehicle owners exempted from renewing driving, vehicle licences until March 31 - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/81529647621_LesenMemandu.jpg)
Vehicle owners exempted from renewing driving, vehicle licences until March 31 - Wee
The government has granted exemptions to all private vehicle owners on renewal of their motor vehicle licence (LKM) and competent driving licence (CDL) from Feb 1 until March 31.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![Goods delivery using private vehicles allowed to continue - MOT Goods delivery using private vehicles allowed to continue - MOT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599482492_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Goods delivery using private vehicles allowed to continue - MOT
Individuals who use private vehicles to deliver goods or parcels as part-timers or freelancers will be allowed to continue their activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![Online renewal of motorcycle riding licence starts Oct 9 - RTD Online renewal of motorcycle riding licence starts Oct 9 - RTD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508161348_myeg.jpg)
Online renewal of motorcycle riding licence starts Oct 9 - RTD
The Road Transport Department (RTD) in making the announcement, said the online renewal does not include the learners driving licence (LDL) and probation driving licence (PDL).
Fri Oct 02 2020
![No Puspakom inspection for private vehicles with expired LKM No Puspakom inspection for private vehicles with expired LKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484317990_PUSPAKOMGeneric.jpg)
No Puspakom inspection for private vehicles with expired LKM
The government made the decision after taking into account the vehicle owners' requests for a relaxation.
Fri Sep 04 2020
![Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory? Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596525984_Jerebu.jpg)
Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory?
The use of a face mask is not compulsory in private vehicles or during physical activities.
Tue Aug 04 2020