Kuala Lumpur: The Transport Ministry will focus on efforts to address the issue of overloading of heavy vehicles, especially through legislative aspects this year, said its Minister, Anthony Loke.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the ministry plans to review the need to amend and improve laws such as the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715), and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334). This includes reviewing the need to fix the rates of compounds and fines for overloading offences.

The Minister emphasized the importance of tackling the overloading issue, which has persisted for years, and expressed a strong commitment to resolving it through integrated actions. He conveyed this during a media conference after delivering the ministry’s 2025 New Year message at a ceremony.

The ministry will also review the logistics ecosystem and collaborate with port authorities to address the issue of overloaded vehicles. Additionally, the ministry is considering imposing liability on consignees who may be responsible for overloading offences within the logistics ecosystem.

Furthermore, the Transport Ministry will develop a legal framework to regulate pick-up vehicles carrying goods, ensuring they do not exceed the permitted weight limit. This aims to establish uniformity in legislation and enforcement.

Loke also mentioned that the ministry will examine its policy on the registration and use of rebuilt vehicles. The aim is to ensure only heavy vehicles with the best integrity, safety, and quality are permitted on the road. For this purpose, the Transport Ministry will work closely with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to comprehensively review the policy.

Based on data from the Road Transport Department, there are currently 145,836 rebuilt vehicles with active status and 38,000 units that are inactive nationwide.