SANDAKAN: Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Chairperson Vivian Wong said an agreement has been reached covering commercial vehicle licence applications, conditions and related regulations to align policies and eliminate interstate differences that burden operators between Sabah and Sarawak.
The agreement follows a recent meeting between Sabah and Sarawak CVLB officials led by Sarawak Chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian in Kota Kinabalu.
Vivian said the coordination represents a notable step toward strengthening the logistics system, particularly in developing land transportation between both Borneo states.
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Under the new framework designed to encourage healthy and fair competition, cross-state vehicles will be limited to five days in the other state, with GPS tracking systems monitoring compliance to prevent permit violations.
The permits must specify drop-off and pick-up locations, while ports are not permitted as delivery or collection points.
This initiative is expected to streamline cross-state transportation operations, facilitate standard procedure compliance and improve overall operational efficiency.
Vivian, who is also Sandakan MP, said the next phase involves securing cooperation from local manufacturers and companies in Sabah to prioritise local transportation companies, strengthening local industry players while stimulating the supply chain.
Sarawak has also decided to implement phased Global Positioning System installation similar to Sabah’s system, ensuring uniformity in enforcement and monitoring between both states.
The new GPS system will meet safety monitoring standards set by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research.
“Through more organised and transparent policy implementation, we can not only improve industry professionalism but also provide a safer and more efficient transportation environment for the people,” she said.