A total of 247 heavy vehicle operation licences were suspended last year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.<br /><br />Speaking during the ministry’s parliamentary question time on Wednesday (Feb 26), Loke also stated that 23 vehicle permits were suspended for violating road safety standards.<br /><br />In response to a question from Datuk Shamsulkahar Mohd Deli (BN-Jempol) on whether additional measures could be taken beyond suspending or revoking licenses for overloaded vehicles, Loke said operators could face court charges with a fine of up to RM500,000 or face imprisonment for not more than two years under the Land Public Transport Agency Act.<br /><br />Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3tuae8fc<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
