RTD closes counters after departments swarmed

CORONAVIRUS | Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong has asked Malaysians not to swarm the Road Transport Department (RTD) at a time when the movement control order is in effect.

He said that the RTD has decided to close its counters until March 31.

"RTD offices across the country were full because too many have come to deal at the counters to renew driving licenses and vehicle road tax.

"We can't take such high risks at this time when the country is facing the Covid-19 pandemic. 

"For the sake of the people's health, the RTD has had to close the counters across the country until March 31," Wee said in a Facebook post late last night.

He advised the public to take advantage of online services to avoid a situation in which large crowds assemble at the RTD offices.

"The people don't have to worry, because the online payment or myeg service have long been established for the convenience of the people.

"Use this service ... there is less than 14 days left, it is for the sake of our joint safety and health," he said.

"I really hope we all can be patient and stay calm. I believe that if we are all united then we can face this pandemic together."

 - Mkini