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Malay Mail
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
First offence: Loke says Maxim, InDrive given chance to fix compliance issues
ALOR SETAR, July 28 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has issued a stern warning to e-hailing operators, Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) and ID Applications Sdn Bhd (InDrive), to comply with all service requirements to operate in the country, including the mandatory E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP), or risk having their licences suspended or revoked. Minister Anthony Loke said both companies are currently under a three-month monitoring period, during which they are expected to demonstrate full compliance. 'Any operator facing enforcement action has the right to appeal to the MOT, and both companies have done so. 'We've outlined the corrective actions they must take, and we've observed that they've begun making improvements. As this is their first offence, we are giving them the opportunity to rectify the issues. 'However, if they continue to violate the conditions, their licences may be suspended or cancelled,' he told reporters after launching the Kota Setar service in Kota Setar today. Loke acknowledged that the offences committed by the two companies, primarily operating without EVP compliance, were serious. However, he said the ministry also took into account the potential impact on drivers and passengers who rely on both platforms. 'If we were to shut them down immediately without giving a chance for improvement, we'd be facing backlash from affected users. As with any decision, there will always be differing opinions,' he added. On April 24, the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) issued a Notice of Licence Revocation to both Maxim and InDrive, with effect from July 24, after an audit revealed major compliance failures, particularly related to EVP requirements. Following this, both companies submitted appeals to the MOT, which accepted and granted them a three-month probationary period starting July 24 to fully adhere to service conditions, failing which would result in regulatory action, with no further leniency. — Bernama
Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘Twice was enough': Dr Mahathir rules out return as PM even if Perikatan wins Putrajaya, says happy to advise
ALOR SETAR, July 18 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly said he has no intention of returning as prime minister for a third time should Perikatan Nasional (PN) assume federal power. The former prime minister, who just turned 100, said he is no longer suited to lead but would continue to offer his advice based on his decades of political experience. 'I'm old now, 100 years old. I can't deliver fiery speeches like I used to. I'm not trying to take the place of the younger generation. 'We welcome young people. I'm not looking to be prime minister again — twice was enough,' he was quoted saying by Sinar Harian at the Himpunan Mandat Negarawan rally here yesterday. 'But I do want to offer some advice because I've been prime minister for 24 years, and I've been in politics for over 80,' he added, Dr Mahathir claimed that a PN-led administration would be open to advice and capable of solving key issues such as poverty. 'If we change the government, we'll have a prime minister who is open to advice. I believe many problems can be solved, including the issue of poverty,' he said. He said tackling poverty should be a government priority and that PN could deliver on this. 'The government must prioritise solving the problem of poverty. PN can do this — PN can reduce poverty. That's our hope, and that's why we're holding this rally,' he said. The Himpunan Mandat Negarawan rally organised PN was a precursor to Turun Anwar, a larger event set for July 26 in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at pressuring Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to resign.
