Malaysia Rejects Mandatory Black Boxes for Commercial Vehicles

Malaysia Rejects Black Box Mandate for Commercial Vehicles Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A proposal by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to make black boxes mandatory in commercial vehicles has been rejected by the Malaysian parliament. The decision follows significant opposition from commercial vehicle operators who raised concerns about the costs and potential impact on their businesses. "In 2004, JPJ proposed the installation of black boxes, but it wasn't approved in parliament due to numerous objections from commercial vehicle operators." said a news anchor from Astro Awani. The debate highlights the tension between improving road safety and the economic burdens on businesses. While black boxes offer valuable data for accident investigations and driver behavior analysis, the financial strain of implementation was a major factor in the parliament's decision. Experts suggest exploring alternative solutions, such as advanced telematics systems that provide similar benefits with potentially lower costs. The discussion continues on how to balance safety improvements with the financial realities faced by the commercial transportation industry in Malaysia.