Expansion Of Peak Hour Ban On Logistics Companies

Soo Che Yeong, President, Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH)

24-Feb-25 08:45

Expansion Of Peak Hour Ban On Logistics Companies

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The recent peak hour restrictions for heavy vehicles on highways are causing concern among logistics companies, with many claiming that their input was not sought before the implementation of these restrictions. The president of the Association of Malaysian Hauliers, Soo Che Yeong shares more on his frustrations about the lack of consultation and discusses the potential impact on operations, costs, and Malaysia’s logistics hub ambitions.

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Produced by: Aimi Azreena, Aghilen Sankar, Jake Lim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See

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Categories: economy, Law/Activism, government, controversies, travel, Cars/Motoring

Tags: peak hour ban, hauliers, heavy vehicles, malaysian highways, traffic congestion, Malaysian logistics,

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