Govt reviewing logistics vehicle replacement policy to enhance road safety, says Loke

REMBAU: The Transport Ministry is reviewing the policy on the replacement of vehicles used in logistics services to improve road safety, says Anthony Loke. "We want to encourage the purchase of new lorries," the Transport Minister told a press conference here on Monday (Aug 12). "A more comprehensive policy will be introduced to guide the private sector,...

New EV road tax rate only after exemption period ends, says Loke

PUTRAJAYA: A new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EV) will only be introduced after the exemption period ends to ensure users are not unnecessarily burdened, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. "In 2022, the Finance Ministry provided a three-year road tax exemption to EV users, which will end in 2025, but many people (EV users) are...