Answer for Oral Question PL156
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YANG BERHORMAT AWANG AMRAN BIN HAJI MAIDIN​
QUESTION:
YANG BERHORMAT AWANG AMRAN BIN HAJI MAIDIN asks the MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFOCOMMUNICATION whether associations, especially 4x4 associations, can register heavy vehicles formerly owned by the Ministry of Defence that have been successfully purchased through auction sales? This is considering the suitability of these vehicles to assist in delivering goods during floods.
YANG BERHORMAT MENTERI PENGANGKUTAN DAN INFOKOMUNIKASI​
ANSWER:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,
Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings,
Greetings and Good Morning,
Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua and Your Honourable Members,
First of all, thank you to Yang Berhormat Awang Amran bin Haji Maidin for the question regarding the registration of former Ministry of Defence vehicles that have been successfully purchased through auction sales.
In responding to the Honourable Member's question, it is shared that one of the authorities of the Land Transport Department is to issue licenses for motor vehicles as stipulated under the Road Traffic Act Regulations (Chapter 68).
In this regard, some of the considerations in evaluating the issuance of such vehicle licenses include whether the motor vehicles meet the applicable standards as well as specific regulations such as the Motor Vehicle Regulations (Seat Belts, 1988).
These evaluations are necessary to ensure that the licensed vehicles comply with safety features and are guaranteed to be roadworthy for use on public roads.
Regarding Ministry of Defence vehicles, it should be understood that not all Ministry of Defence vehicles, especially those for military and tactical use, will automatically meet public vehicle requirements. At the same time, vehicles sold through auctions are typically those that do not have vehicle licenses and have not been used for a long time or are damaged.
However, it is acknowledged that among the Ministry of Defence vehicles successfully purchased through auctions and repaired, some fail the inspection and are not issued vehicle licenses by the Land Transport Department.
Therefore, such vehicles are generally not allowed to be used on public roads and will not be covered by motor vehicle insurance.
For specific uses such as assisting in delivery during floods in controlled and limited environments, there needs to be a responsible party to ensure and guarantee the safety of these vehicles for users and passengers.
That is all kaola wishes to share in this House, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua. Thank you.
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