BATU PAHAT – The Transport Ministry (MoT) plans to extend the exemption period for the renewal of road tax for private vehicles for another two months, said its minister, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
He said, however, drivers need to ensure that they have valid motor vehicle insurance.
“I have discussed the exemption extension with the Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general so that it can make the necessary preparations as there are still states recording a high number of Covid-19 cases such as Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
“At the same time, the ministry is thinking of an effective way to settle unpaid road tax cases in phases to avoid congestion (at RTD counters) once the exemption is lifted,” he said after attending a gotong-royong programme in Parit Raja here today.
On January 29, the MoT had announced exemptions for all private vehicle owners on the renewal of their road tax from February 1 until March 31, to prevent crowding in public places during the movement control order.
Earlier at the event, Wee, who is also Ayer Hitam MP, presented contributions in the form of daily necessities and cash to a single mother of five, Zaleha Selamat, 39. – Bernama, March 21, 2021
