MCA to remain with BN for GE15
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong today stated that the party will remain with Barisan Nasional (BN) in the 15th general election (GE15). He said that since its establishment, MCA had faced various hurdles and challenges and gone through thick and thin together with BN. “Celebrating cultural diversity, moderation and an […]
Road Transport Act (Amendment) 2020 comes into effect Oct 23
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Act (Amendment) 2020, which carries heavier penalties for traffic offences, particularly related to Sections 41 to 45, will come into force from Oct 23 (Friday), says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said the Transport Ministry had received the Appointment of Date of Coming Into Operation of the […]
Nationwide integrated transport policy to encompass all regions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is working towards achieving a more integrated national transport system across Malaysia under the National Transport Policy (NTP) 2019-2030. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said all national policies were inclusive throughout the country, and the ministry had always encouraged coordination between different regulatory bodies that operate in […]
Licence renewal exemption extended to Sept 30
PUTRAJAYA: The public has been given until Sept 30 to renew their driver’s licence and motor vehicle licence (MVL) as the existing exemption granted in March will expire on Aug 31, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said that the revocation of this exemption was in line with the power of […]
Transport Ministry plans to offer discounts for traffic summonses
PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry plans to offer discounts for traffic offenders to clear their outstanding summonses in conjunction with the national month of independence, said its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong He said the ministry was in the midst of discussing with the Road Transport Department (RTD) on ways to help those with […]
Briefing on proposed amendments to Road Transport Act on June 1
KUALA LUMPUR: A briefing session between the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be held on June 1 to study and review all proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in a Facebook post yesterday said among the proposed amendments were on offences related to driving under the influence of […]
Govt mulls heavier punishment for drivers causing death
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) will be reviewed so that those responsible for causing death or injuries to other road users would face heavier punishment, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said he has directed the Road Transport Department (RTD) to review Act 333 as the Transport Ministry viewed […]
Ports to allow import, export activities by authorised companies from today
KUALA LUMPUR: Port operators nationwide have been instructed to allow all import and export activities by companies which have been authorised to operate during the movement control order (MCO) by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the move was in line with the government’s decision yesterday to allow companies under certain economic sectors […]
Malaysia Airlines to fly weekly to Kuching, KK
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) will resume its flights from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak on a limited frequency during the Movement Control Order (MCO), a New Straits Times report said. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said beginning this week, the national carrier will serve the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching-Kuala Lumpur; Kuala […]
