Action against over 3,600 overloaded lorries shows concerning trend, says Loke

Published on 21 Jan 2026 4:14:14 PM

Between October and December 2025, authorities took action against 3,604 overloaded heavy vehicles, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Jan 21).

The figures came from a special Road Transport Department enforcement operation conducted from Oct 14 to Dec 31. Loke said serious overloading affects road safety, vehicle stability, braking, and infrastructure.

He also noted a decline in fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles and announced the upcoming rollout of the High Speed-Weigh in Motion (HS-WIM) system, with 10 locations identified and two already operational.

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