Transport Ministry to regulate ‘p-hailing’ industry via existing laws, safety campaigns, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry will regulate the "p-hailing" (motorcycle parcel delivery) industry under existing laws as well as raise awareness among the riders and service providers, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Transport Minister said this following a study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) that found 70% of motorcycle delivery riders disobeyed traffic rules when they were doing a delivery run.

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