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As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the Ministry of Transport is placing renewed emphasis on elevating the nation’s taxi and rental car industry. Minister of Transport YB Anthony Loke said he doesn't just want taxis to be seen as a mode of transport, but as a frontline ambassador of the country.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today announced that all airlines must provide mandatory full refunds to passengers of flights delayed by 5 hours or more. This new regulation will come into force starting this 2 September.

For a long time, a road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) was mentioned a few times over the months and it's finally here. Today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced when it will take effect and everything else you need to know.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has announced that all p-hailing drivers and riders will be required to contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso). Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Wee asserted that the contributions will be made as a pre-condition for them to obtain a vocational license, which itself will be made mandatory.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has warned e-hailing companies that their licences will be revoked or suspended if they violate the allowed surcharge amount. Currently, the amount is set at 200 percent of the base fare.