New guidelines from the ministry of transport (MOT) de-controlling vehicles and pick-up trucks for goods transport. Beginning April 1, 2026, goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 7,500 kg will be categorised as de‑controlled vehicles.
Transport minister Anthony Loke said private pick-up trucks are allowed to transport their own goods, on condition the load is safely secured and does not exceed the load limit of the vehicle.
This means private owners or companies having such vehicles may transport their own goods without requiring an operator’s permit from the land public transport agency (APAD). However, vehicles used for hire or payment are still considered commercial vehicles and as such, require a permit.
“If the vehicle is used to carry goods belonging to a third party for hire or reward, the operator must obtain a Class A carrier permit from APAD in accordance with the Land Public Transport Act 2010,” Loke said, as reported by the Malay Mail.
Class D driving licence holders are permitted to drive de‑controlled vehicles with an unladen weight of up to 4,000 kg, despite the current licence limit of 3,500 kg. “This flexibility takes into account the additional weight from cargo bodies or other structures installed on the vehicle,” he said.
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Expect more crazy drivers in heavy overloaded trucks coming on the roads. Thank you Loke!
“Thank you Loke!” – well said . the rakyat bless Lock for his generosity and kindness
if the raykat are crazy drivers, who insist on overloading their 1 ton pickup truck, is it fair to blame minister?
Overloading is another issue not necessarily related to this regulation change. overloading by heavy vehicle is currently under strong jpj scrutiny. i personally saw changes in truck loading passing by my place. a lot more compliance once jpj get’s tough and strict on enforcement..
So what is the legal status of private cars used to send parcels for shopee/lazada/etc??
Pickup trucks, MPVs used to do LALAMOVE, MYLORI etc etc?
Also what is the legal status of private motorcycles used to carry goods? Also motorcycles that is since our independence used for selling bread, icecream, sate ?
antoni lock must resign! now on hulubalang jalan cannot demands festival donations from motorist truckies SME owners delivery drivers anymore
wrong move! watch so tight no chance get side income from duit kopi from SME delivery drivers, next GE all police vote for awang
Yippee! Reduced cost for many pasar malam traders and small traders using pick up trucks.old archaic regulations should be updated to latest conditions and needs. This is one of them…
There are so many sole proprietors who owns a single truck providing transport service. This ruling will force them to rent permit A because they don’t qualify to apply (company must be Sdn Bhd and 30% Bumi shares). It is exactly the same “rent-a-permit” (pajak) system that has frustrated taxi drivers for decades.