‘Heavy vehicle ban drives down logistics industry’


Hiccups on the road: The peak hour restrictions have caused drivers to rush to avoid certain hours, raising the risk of accidents. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Five trade associations representing around half of Malaysia’s heavy vehicle owners and operators are asking the government to reconsider the restricted hours for heavy vehicles on three major expressways.

In a press conference here yesterday, they said the move had made life very difficult for the logistics industry.

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