Easing the load for drivers

Moving forward: Dr Wee launching a road safety app with Johor lorry operators association president Chia Jee Onn in Ulu Tiram. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: In an effort to make life easier for those driving heavy vehicles, the Transport Ministry has combined three classes of licences for handling heavy vehicles into one.

Starting March 1, drivers with a Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) and a Class E licence can drive heavy vehicles of all categories, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.