TRANSPORT Minister Anthony Loke said today legal action taken against lorry drivers who commit road offences in the country is already stringent enough.

He said there was no issue of the government not taking stern action against errant lorry drivers, and in fact, the operators themselves acknowledged the severity of the penalties.

“Enforcement is carried out continuously and rigorously by the Road Transport Department, especially against lorries carrying excessive loads,” he told reporters after attending the Career@Transportation Programme in Nilai.

“We are aware of the public’s concern regarding the recent accidents and will continue monitoring and taking action.

“Many say the action is not strict, but within the regulations, it is stringent enough. If they are found carrying an excessive load, not only can they be fined but their vehicles can be impounded and forfeited too.”

He said the ministry always ensures that a more comprehensive approach is implemented to strike a balance between industry needs and road safety.

On today’s programme, Loke said more than 2,000 job opportunities are being offered in the transport sector, which includes the air, land and maritime sectors.

All candidates with bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia and skills certificates have the opportunity to benefit from the two-day programme at Aeon Nilai.

“This programme aims to expose the public to job opportunities in the transport sector. We certainly need more workers, especially bus and train drivers in the Klang Valley,” he said.

“For bus drivers, we aim to make them more competent. Attractive allowances and salaries are being offered.” – Bernama, September 23, 2023.