KOTA BHARU (Jan 21): The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) is developing a database to collect records and information on over 60,000 bus and lorry company operators, in an effort to strengthen the country's transportation services. This system will record driver information and determine whether the listed bus and lorry drivers are eligible to be drivers or not. The media previously reported that the Ministry of Transport would develop a database system involving all public transport drivers, including express and tour bus drivers. She also said the figure showed an increase compared to 2024, which recorded 441 punitive actions, including 381 suspensions and 60 cancellations. “Overall, there is a 33% increase in punitive actions in 2025.

Source: The Edge Markets January 21, 2026 08:22 UTC