(Kuching, 24th) In order to enhance the operational efficiency of the commercial vehicle industry, the Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Registration Bureau actively reviewed and updated existing policies over the past year, aiming to implement the consensus reached with the Sabah Commercial Vehicle Registration Bureau at the July 2024 meeting, namely promoting policy standardization between the two regions.
Kong Fung Nian, Chairman of the Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Registration Bureau, stated that one of the bureau's key goals is to establish a clearer and more systematic regulatory framework for businesses involved in cross-border trade with Indonesia and Brunei.
He said that by simplifying and modernizing policies, they hope to create a unified and business-friendly system, thereby improving efficiency and compliance while reducing administrative burdens.
"Currently, due to differences in the systems between Sabah and Sarawak, many businesses indeed face cumbersome procedures and unnecessary hassles when operating in both regions," he said.
"We believe that if policies are unified, it will help reduce these bureaucratic procedures, making operations between the two regions smoother, and at the same time strengthening our economic ties with neighboring ASEAN countries such as Indonesia and Brunei."
He also noted that the bureau will implement a new policy requiring all commercial vehicles to be equipped with Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
"This new regulation aims to improve road safety, ensure compliance with traffic laws, and enable real-time monitoring of vehicle movements. The installed GPS systems must comply with the safety and technical standards set by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to ensure system stability and consistency."
He said the department hopes that this measure will reduce the incidence of traffic violations and further enhance overall road safety.
It is reported that many business operators welcome this reform plan, believing that policy unification not only helps improve operational efficiency, but also facilitates business expansion and development of cross-border trade.
Kong Fung Nian emphasized, "We will continue to be committed to improving and modernizing the policy system to better respond to industry needs. Thanks to the board members and all relevant stakeholders for their support and valuable feedback, working together to promote a stronger and more efficient management mechanism, and jointly drive the growth and economic prosperity of Sarawak's commercial vehicle industry."
Kong Fung Nian, Chairman of the Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Registration Bureau, stated that one of the bureau's key goals is to establish a clearer and more systematic regulatory framework for businesses involved in cross-border trade with Indonesia and Brunei.
He said that by simplifying and modernizing policies, they hope to create a unified and business-friendly system, thereby improving efficiency and compliance while reducing administrative burdens.
"Currently, due to differences in the systems between Sabah and Sarawak, many businesses indeed face cumbersome procedures and unnecessary hassles when operating in both regions," he said.
"We believe that if policies are unified, it will help reduce these bureaucratic procedures, making operations between the two regions smoother, and at the same time strengthening our economic ties with neighboring ASEAN countries such as Indonesia and Brunei."
He also noted that the bureau will implement a new policy requiring all commercial vehicles to be equipped with Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
"This new regulation aims to improve road safety, ensure compliance with traffic laws, and enable real-time monitoring of vehicle movements. The installed GPS systems must comply with the safety and technical standards set by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to ensure system stability and consistency."
He said the department hopes that this measure will reduce the incidence of traffic violations and further enhance overall road safety.
It is reported that many business operators welcome this reform plan, believing that policy unification not only helps improve operational efficiency, but also facilitates business expansion and development of cross-border trade.
Kong Fung Nian emphasized, "We will continue to be committed to improving and modernizing the policy system to better respond to industry needs. Thanks to the board members and all relevant stakeholders for their support and valuable feedback, working together to promote a stronger and more efficient management mechanism, and jointly drive the growth and economic prosperity of Sarawak's commercial vehicle industry."