Summary
- Anthony Loke calls for continued enforcement against overloaded vehicles.
- JPJ urged to tackle speeding and illegal racing.
- Former transport minister says road safety must remain a national priority.
PUTRAJAYA, November 12 โ Former Transport Minister Anthony Loke urged the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to continue its crackdown on overloaded commercial vehicles.
Following his resignation. Speaking at his farewell event Wednesday, Loke said enforcement must continue regardless of changes in ministry leadership.
He stressed that overloading, speeding and illegal racing endanger lives and require strict action. Loke recalled two fatal crashes in May and June 2025 that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit personnel.
And 15 university students. He said road safety must remain a priority for future transport ministers and JPJ leadership.
