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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Off-peak incentives will be offered to reduce traffic at Port Klang
PUTRAJAYA: Financial incentives will be offered to encourage hauliers to space out their entry into Port Klang so that traffic congestion in and around the port could be better managed, says the Transport Ministry. In particular, sums starting from RM7.50 for vehicles will be offered as a pilot programme beginning August, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic) after he chaired the National Logistics Task Force meeting here yesterday. Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours (8pm to 8am) will receive RM15 for dual movements (enter and exit within the same time band) and RM7.50 for single movements. 'The cost of this incentive will be funded through a Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10 payable by hauliers entering the port during peak hours (8am to 8pm). 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives will be exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays. These measures provide clear incentives to help the industry move towards safer and more efficient practices,' said Loke of the scheme that is expected to be fully in place by the end of the year. In the same vein, importers and exporters that shift at least 50% of their haulage activity to off-peak hours by July 1 will also qualify for additional free storage time at the port. At present, a four-day free storage period is standard before charges apply. Loke said companies that do not maintain a 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak movements may lose this free storage incentive. Currently, about 70% of haulage activity at Port Klang take place during peak hours, contributing to congestion and delays. The port saw a 9% increase in container volume in 2024, putting further pressure on surrounding roads. To address the issue, the Port Klang Authority (PKA) set up a special task force in January to study traffic patterns and recommended measures that included the introduction of these off-peak incentives. 'The goal is to spread out truck movements and reduce traffic during busy hours. This will not only ease congestion but also make our roads safer for everyone,' said Loke. When asked about yesterday's meeting between ministers and the Prime Minister, Loke confirmed that no reshuffling was mentioned at the occasion. 'Yes, there was a meeting with the Prime Minister, but I was not informed of any Cabinet changes. The Prime Minister said the Transport Minister remains,' he replied when asked whether the discussion centred on filling the two vacant ministerial posts. The vacancies arose following the resignations of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad this week as Economy Minister and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister respectively.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Selayang folk upset over rubble of illegal car wash on field
Lee (centre) speaking to Loke (right) while Chua looks on in Taman Daya. In the foreground are the concrete slabs left on the field. Residents of Taman Daya in Selayang, Selangor, are raising their concerns over rubble, including concrete with jagged edges, left on a public field following the demolition of an illegal car wash structure. They point out that the rubble could injure field users, or trap stagnant water and potentially become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Resident Loke Kim Soon said the car wash had been operating illegally for more than a decade on part of the field along Jalan Daya 16. 'I used to hang out at the park with friends but the illegal car wash took over our spot. 'We are glad the authorities have demolished it, but the rubble that remains is an eyesore,' he told StarMetro. Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) complaints and welfare bureau (central) head Lee Hoi Eng said he hoped Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) would help clear the area. 'We fear the site might attract people who dump rubbish illegally,' he said. Lee also said that the field had been untouched for years and called for some upgrades. 'We suggest a jogging track be built for the benefit of residents,' he added. Also present was Kepong PRM chairman Chua Yi Ken. When contacted by StarMetro, an MPS spokesperson said the unauthorised structure operating on Jalan Daya 16 was demolished on Feb 20. 'Enforcement action was taken in accordance with Section 46(1)(a) of Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974. 'After the demolition, the owner of the structure was instructed to clear the site but did not do so. 'As such, MPS will clean up the site shortly and the associated costs will be charged to the owner,' said the spokesperson. — By JAROD LIM
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Off-peak incentive, additional free savings period introduced to handle Port Klang congestion
PUTRAJAYA: The National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today approved the Off-Peak Incentive and Additional Free Storage Period to address accidents involving heavy vehicles and road congestion leading to Port Klang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through the new scheme, goods carriers or hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive an incentive of RM15 for dual movement. An incentive of RM7.50 will be given for a single movement. 'The cost of this incentive will be borne through the Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be charged to hauliers entering the port during peak hours, which is 8 am to 8 pm. 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives are exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/ 2025 here today. According to Loke, the pilot project for the incentive will begin this August and full implementation is expected to begin early next year. 'This is a policy or initiative that we are discussing together with industry players and port operators. 'It is to encourage the movement of more hauliers during off-peak hours to Port Klang. This will be able to disperse traffic during peak hours,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke said NLTF also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours before or on July 1 will be eligible to receive an extension of the free storage period. 'Failure to achieve this target may result in the incentive being withdrawn. 'If importers or exporters fail to pick up or deliver containers from or to the port according to the 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period given will be reduced,' he said. Loke said starting July 1, port infrastructure would be used as an additional method to expand enforcement on the issue of overloading by heavy vehicles. 'Enforcement will be implemented at all federal ports in Peninsular Malaysia and details on the policy of overloading offence will be communicated by the respective Port Authorities to industry players,' he said. He said the introduction of incentives to shift to off-peak hours is part of the Transport Ministry's long-term commitment to improve road safety for the well-being of road users.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Off-peak incentive, free savings to ease Port Klang congestion
PUTRAJAYA: The National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today approved the Off-Peak Incentive and Additional Free Storage Period to address accidents involving heavy vehicles and road congestion leading to Port Klang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through the new scheme, goods carriers or hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive an incentive of RM15 for dual movement. An incentive of RM7.50 will be given for a single movement. 'The cost of this incentive will be borne through the Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be charged to hauliers entering the port during peak hours, which is 8 am to 8 pm. 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives are exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/ 2025 here today. According to Loke, the pilot project for the incentive will begin this August and full implementation is expected to begin early next year. 'This is a policy or initiative that we are discussing together with industry players and port operators. 'It is to encourage the movement of more hauliers during off-peak hours to Port Klang. This will be able to disperse traffic during peak hours,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke said NLTF also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours before or on July 1 will be eligible to receive an extension of the free storage period. 'Failure to achieve this target may result in the incentive being withdrawn. 'If importers or exporters fail to pick up or deliver containers from or to the port according to the 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period given will be reduced,' he said. Loke said starting July 1, port infrastructure would be used as an additional method to expand enforcement on the issue of overloading by heavy vehicles. 'Enforcement will be implemented at all federal ports in Peninsular Malaysia and details on the policy of overloading offence will be communicated by the respective Port Authorities to industry players,' he said. He said the introduction of incentives to shift to off-peak hours is part of the Transport Ministry's long-term commitment to improve road safety for the well-being of road users.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Off-Peak Incentive, Additional Free Savings Period Introduced To Handle Port Klang Congestion
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 (Bernama) -- The National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today approved the Off-Peak Incentive and Additional Free Storage Period to address accidents involving heavy vehicles and road congestion leading to Port Klang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through the new scheme, goods carriers or hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive an incentive of RM15 for dual movement. An incentive of RM7.50 will be given for a single movement. 'The cost of this incentive will be borne through the Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be charged to hauliers entering the port during peak hours, which is 8 am to 8 pm. 'The imposition of TAC and the provision of incentives are exempted on Sundays and Public Holidays,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) Meeting No. 1/ 2025 here today. According to Loke, the pilot project for the incentive will begin this August and full implementation is expected to begin early next year. 'This is a policy or initiative that we are discussing together with industry players and port operators. 'It is to encourage the movement of more hauliers during off-peak hours to Port Klang. This will be able to disperse traffic during peak hours,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke said NLTF also approved an incentive whereby importers or exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours before or on July 1 will be eligible to receive an extension of the free storage period.
