[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
The use of a face mask is not compulsory in private vehicles or during physical activities.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Wearing of face masks compulsory only in crowded public places - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabti said he wearing of face masks is also not compulsory in private vehicles and when doing physical activities.
Mon Aug 03 2020
RTD waiting for 'green light' to enforce child car seat rules
The Road Transport Department (RTD) is just waiting for the 'green light' from the Transport Ministry to enforce the use of child car seats or child restraint system (CRS) in private vehicles.
Fri Jul 24 2020
PGA 11th battalion foils attempt to smuggle illegal immigrants
Personnel assigned to an operation codenamed Op Benteng stopped two private vehicles driven by the two suspects at 8 pm.
Wed Jun 17 2020
RMCO: SOP for private vehicles is still four people from same house, family - Ismail Sabri
The SOP for private vehicles is still the same and if there is any change, it will be announced.
Wed Jun 10 2020
CMCO: Private vehicles can carry up to seven people from tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, private vehicles will be allowed to carry a maximum of seven people (including the driver) depending on the vehicle capacity.
Tue May 26 2020
CMCO: Government agrees to six passengers in private vehicles
The directive was subject to the capacity of a vehicle capable of loading such a number of people.
Mon May 25 2020