Govt ban on foreign trailer lorry drivers made to ensure road safety


KUALA LUMPUR: The government has banned foreigners from driving trailer lorries in the country in a move aimed at enhancing road safety, says Malaysian Road and Transportation Safety Association (MRTSA) chairman Nik Salim Nik Salleh.

He said the decision was made because foreigners did not receive appropriate training or early exposure about Malaysia's road safety legislation.

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