The Ministry of Transport, through the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ), recently held a stakeholder engagement session with logistics associations and industry players to address the persistent issue of overloading. The session aimed to strengthen understanding and strategic cooperation between government and industry in ensuring safe vehicle operations.
YBhg. Dato’ Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transport, opened the session, stressing that overloading is not merely a technical offence, but a matter of moral and safety responsibility. He said: “Overloading is not merely a technical offence. It is a moral and safety responsibility that concerns human lives.” He added that closer cooperation between the government and industry is crucial to improving compliance and reducing the risks associated with overloaded vehicles.
The session brought together senior JPJ officials, including YBhg. Dato’ Aedy Fadly Ramli, Director-General, YBhg. Dato’ Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, Senior Enforcement Director, and directors from various JPJ divisions and state offices. Their presence underlined the department’s ongoing commitment to work alongside industry players to promote responsible practices and maintain road safety standards.
Participants discussed JPJ’s approach to compliance, highlighting the importance of shared responsibility, proactive engagement, and a culture of compliance that benefits both safety and infrastructure. According to JPJ’s Instagram post, the session reinforced that overloading affects both lives and roads, and collaborative dialogue is key to long-term improvement.
JPJ noted that from 2023 to September 2025, 130 643 summons and investigation papers were issued related to overloading, with Johor, Selangor, and Pahang recording the highest numbers.
Asian Trucker attended the session and observed the constructive tone between government officials and industry representatives. The department’s approach combines enforcement with education, encouraging operators to adopt safer practices rather than relying solely on punitive measures.
By convening this engagement, JPJ reaffirmed its strategy of fostering cooperation, transparency, and accountability in the logistics sector, demonstrating its commitment to building a culture of compliance, strengthening industry awareness, and ensuring safer roads for all users in Malaysia.
