THE Transport Ministry (MOT) is in the process of developing an online system through an application or other digital methods to cancel the registration of motor vehicles, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Its Deputy Minister, Hasbi Habibollah said the system is aimed at helping individuals who wish to dispose of old or damaged vehicles by canceling the registration without having to be present at the Road Transport Department (RTD) counter.

“Old vehicles are then disposed of by solid waste disposal companies or authorised automotive treatment facilities (AATF) recognised under the rules set by the relevant agencies.

“Through this initiative it is hoped that the issue of dumping defective and old vehicles in the country can be resolved,” he said during a question and answer session at Dewan Rakyat today.

He was replying a question by Mohd Sany Hamzan (Hulu Langat-PH) who wanted to know the government’s efforts to manage the disposal of discarded and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) while ensuring environmental sustainability.

Hasbi said the MOT through the RTD is ready to cooperate with relevant government agencies to study the long-term plan to deal with environmental pollution due to abandoned vehicles.

“This includes studying the concept of disposal of old vehicles. The implementation of this disposal system can contribute to increasing the level of road safety and reducing pollution from old vehicles.

“It will also boost demand for vehicles that will contribute to the sustainability of the country’s automotive sector,” he said. – Bernama, March 29, 2023.