Heavy Vehicle Movement Ban: Delayed Action or Political Drama?
Kajang, February 19 – The call for Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke to resign is intensifying following two fatal accidents involving heavy lorries. The public, media, and activists are condemning the government’s failure to address this issue, despite the recent announcement of a heavy vehicle movement ban.
Tragic Incidents That Shook the Nation
Nurse’s Tragic Death on the SILK Highway
A 29-year-old nurse, Nurul Ilham Nordin, was killed after her motorcycle crashed into a lorry parked on the shoulder of the SILK Highway, Kajang. This incident raises serious concerns about lorry drivers’ irresponsibility and the lack of strict enforcement regarding road safety.
Two Siblings Crushed by a Heavy Lorry in Sungai Bakap
In another horrifying case, two young siblings were critically injured after a lorry carrying soil crushed their motorcycle. A first-grade student lost his hand, while his five-year-old sibling lost his right leg. Their grandmother also suffered severe injuries.
Ottrangknews Chief Editor, Dato G Kumaar Aamaan, is among those strongly criticizing the Transport Ministry’s failure to address road safety issues.
> “Too many lives have been lost! The public is fed up with empty promises. If Anthony Loke fails to act, he must resign! We don’t just demand answers; we demand real action!” – Dato G Kumaar Aamaan
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Heavy Vehicle Movement Ban: Delayed Action or Political Drama?
Following immense public pressure, the government has finally announced a heavy vehicle movement restriction, effective February 19, 2025, covering key highways during peak hours.
Restricted Zones & Prohibited Hours:
✅ CPLUS, ELITE (Shah Alam – Bandar Saujana Putra Route, Both Directions)
🕕 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM (New Ban)
🕓 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (New Ban)
✅ DUKE (Entire Route)
🕕 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Existing Ban)
🕓 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (New Ban)
✅ NKVE (Shah Alam – Jalan Duta Route, Both Directions)
🕕 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Existing Ban)
🕓 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (New Ban)
✅ Sungai Buloh – Bukit Lanjan Route (Both Directions)
🕕 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM (New Ban)
🕓 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (New Ban)
📌 Applicable to all Class 2 motor vehicles (two-axle or six-wheelers, except buses) and Class 3 motor vehicles (three axles or more, except buses).
What the Public Demands:
✔ A nationwide restriction on heavy vehicle movement during peak hours
✔ Harsher penalties and fines for negligent transport companies
✔ Mandatory regular inspections for all heavy lorries
✔ Strict enforcement against lorry operators violating traffic laws
The demand for Anthony Loke’s resignation is not only championed by Dato G Kumaar Aamaan but also echoed by the media, activists, and the public who want safer roads.