Further exemption for road tax on the cards

 

The transport ministry is also planning a way to settle payments once the exemption is lifted to avoid congestion. (Bernama pic)

BATU PAHAT: The transport ministry plans to extend the exemption period for the renewal of road tax for private vehicles by another two months.

However, its minister Wee Ka Siong said drivers need to ensure they have valid motor vehicle insurance.

“I have discussed this with the Road Transport Department director-general for them to make the necessary preparations as there are still states that have recorded a high number of Covid-19 cases, such as Selangor, and also Kuala Lumpur.

“At the same time, the ministry is thinking of an effective way to settle unpaid road tax cases in phases to avoid congestion once the exemption is lifted,” he told reporters after attending a gotong-royong programme in Parit Raja here today.

On Jan 29, the ministry announced exemptions for all private vehicle owners on the renewal of their road tax from Feb 1 until March 31 to prevent crowding in public places during the movement control order. - FMT