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heavy vehicles

No speed limiters, no going on road for commercial vehicles from Oct 1: Loke

Transport minister says this is crucial in controlling heavy vehicle speed, reducing risk of fatal crashes especially involving buses, lorries

Heavy vehicle companies must pay traffic fines regardless of subcontractors’ role: Loke

Transport Minister urges stricter enforcement as KDEB Waste Management tops list of unpaid traffic fines

Lorries operating in Port Klang can save RM15 by shifting to off-peak hours: Loke

Transport Minister unveils new incentives and charges to cut congestion, reduce accidents, and speed up ship movements

More lorries in accidents: JPJ to have new SOP for heavy vehicles 

New rules will see stricter action against commercial vehicle drivers who speed and use the right lane

Heavy vehicle bribe scandal: MACC nabs another 13 inspection officers

Initial investigation reveals suspects between 20 and 40 years old received bribes from RM150 to RM1,500 per month from runners to approve inspections

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.