The ministry of transport will enforce a ban on heavy vehicles from roads this month on March 19 and 20, as well as March 28 and 29 for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri season, said transport minister Anthony Loke, reported Bernama.
“During the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period, we often see a sharp increase in road accidents that claim lives due to negligence and poor travel planning. Therefore, [the ministry of transport] will implement a road ban on heavy vehicles on March 19-20 and March 28-29 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” Loke said, adding that the road transport department (JPJ) has been instructed to ensure enforcement is at the highest level.
The ministry, through JPJ will monitor the land transport sector more frequently to ensure that road safety and compliance remain at a high level.
Road users are also urged to prioritise safety when travelling back to one’s hometowns, and to prioritise the use of public transport. “We do not want the celebration marking the end of Ramadan to turn into a tragedy simply because of impatience on the road. I urge the public to prioritise public transport. For those driving, check your vehicles and obey the speed limit,” he said.
Meanwhile, the transport minister hoped KTMB is hoped to increase passenger capacity and the number of trips carried out in areas with high demand. “For Hari Raya next year, those travelling to the East Coast can look forward to the ECRL service in addition to KTMB. The service is expected to begin next year,” he said.
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To paraphrase the legendary Ling Liong Sik regarding the high rate of heavy vehicle accidents and deaths, “Mereka mahu bunuh, apa boleh kita buat?”
If they drive with a death wish with no regard for the safety of other road users, no amount of banning, restrictions, etc will ever reduce the fatality rate. They will just find other ways to kill and harm other road users.
“Hari Raya Aidilfitri…enforcement at the highest level”
implying that any other time it’ll be at not “highest level”. Thanks for the confirmation, smh.