24-06-2025
LPKP Sarawak to harmonise policies with Sabah, mandate GPS for commercial vehicles
Kong (second right) in a photo call with LPKP Sabah chairperson Vivian Wong Shir Yee (centre) after a meeting held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah recently.
KUCHING (June 24): The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Sarawak is working towards harmonising policies with its Sabah counterpart to create a more unified and business-friendly regulatory environment for the industry.
Its chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian said the initiative follows a key meeting between LPKP Sarawak and LPKP Sabah in July 2024, during which both parties agreed to work towards synchronising their commercial vehicle policies.
'One of our primary objectives is to establish a clearer and more structured regulatory framework for industry players, particularly those engaged in cross-border trade with Indonesia and Brunei.
'Additionally, this initiative will improve connectivity with our Asean partners, Indonesia and Brunei, fostering greater economic cooperation,' said Kong in a statement following a meeting between LPKP Sabah and Sarawak held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah recently.
As part of its reform agenda, LPKP Sarawak will soon require all commercial vehicles to be equipped with GPS systems.
Kong said this move is aimed at enhancing road safety, ensuring regulatory compliance and support real-time vehicle monitoring.
He added that the GPS systems must comply with safety and technical standards set by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) to ensure consistency and reliability across the industry.
According to him, Industry players have welcomed the move, recognising the benefits of a more cohesive and transparent regulatory structure.
'At LPKP Sarawak, we remain dedicated to refining and modernising our policies in response to industry needs.
'We appreciate the cooperation and valuable input of our board members and stakeholders as we work towards building a stronger, more efficient regulatory framework that empowers the commercial vehicle sector and contributes to Sarawak's economic prosperity,' he said.
