Tough vehicle enforcement must continue despite ministerial change, says Loke

Loke warned that some quarters may be hoping for a relaxation in vehicle enforcement efforts following his recent resignation as transport minister, believing that oversight of overloaded vehicles could become more lenient under new leadership.

The former minister emphasised that rigorous enforcement against overloading is critical for public safety and must be sustained regardless of changes in ministerial positions. Overloaded vehicles pose significant risks to road safety and contribute to accelerated deterioration of Malaysia's infrastructure.

Loke's comments reflect ongoing concerns about the consistency of regulatory enforcement across government transitions. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has been tasked with maintaining vigilant monitoring of commercial vehicles that exceed permissible weight limits.

The push for continued strict enforcement highlights the challenges of maintaining regulatory standards during periods of administrative transition. Transport officials and safety advocates have previously stressed that weakened enforcement of overloading regulations undermines efforts to improve road safety outcomes across the country.