By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 24: The Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) is working on synchronising commercial vehicle policies with those of its Sabah counterpart, a direction set following a key meeting between both offices in July 2024.
According to a press release, Sarawak LPKP chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian stated that one of its objectives is to establish a clearer and more structured regulatory framework for industry players, particularly those engaged in cross-border trade with Indonesia and Brunei.
“By streamlining and modernising our policies, we aim to create a unified, business-friendly regulatory environment that enhances efficiency and compliance while reducing administrative burdens.
“Additionally, this initiative will improve connectivity with our ASEAN partners, Indonesia and Brunei, fostering greater economic cooperation,” he said.
Currently, he said, commercial vehicle operators in Sabah and Sarawak face challenges due to differing regulatory frameworks, which make operations more complex and add unnecessary red tape.
Meanwhile, as part of its ongoing reform agenda, the Sarawak LPKP will introduce a policy requiring all commercial vehicles to be equipped with a global positioning system (GPS).
Kong stated that the upcoming policy is aimed at enhancing road safety, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and facilitating real-time monitoring of vehicle movement.
“The GPS will be required to meet the safety and technical standards set by MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research), ensuring both reliability and industry-wide consistency.
“With this, we hope to reduce the incidence of traffic offences and further enhance public safety on our roads,” he said.
He added that industry players have welcomed this initiative, recognising the benefits of a more cohesive and transparent regulatory structure. — DayakDaily
