Clippings

[JUNE 2008]

Road tax may be cut further
Road users may enjoy further road tax reductions, Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat disclosed. - The Star, 6 June 2008.

Slowing down can save fuel, says Road Safety Dept
Following the speed limit may not just save your life. It saves fuel and your money as well, says Road Safety Department director-general Datuk Suret Singh. - The Star, 6 June 2008.

Transport Ministry looking to further reduce road tax
The Transport Ministry is studying the possibility of reducing road tax further. - The Star, 5 June 2008.

Petrol price up by 78 sen - and will be reviewed monthly
The Government announced Wednesday an increase in petrol and diesel prices, stating that it can no longer continue to subsidise fuel. - The Star, 5 June 2008.

More on seat belt ruling
THE government's ruling on the compulsory use of sea belts by rear seat passengers has drawn mixed reactions with motorist describing it as "timely", "good" and "cumbersome". - The Star, 5 June 2008.

Find out where to fit belts on June 17
Owners of locally produced cars not fitted with rear safety belts will know on June 17 where to get them installed. - The Star, 4 June 2008.

Petrol to cost RM2.70 from midnight
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Wednesday announced price hikes for petrol, diesel and electricity. - The Star, 4 June 2008.

Groups: Carmakers must pay
Consumer groups agreed that local car manufacturers should bear the cost of installing rear seat belts for old models which are not pre-fitted with the safety feature. - The Star, 3 June 2008.

Perodua to retrofit cars
Carmaker Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua (Perodua) is looking at the logistics of retrofitting some 200,000 of its older cars with rear seat belts before the three-year grace period is up. - The Star, 3 June 2008.

PLUS: Most accidents caused by drivers
Most of the 1,134 accidents involving heavy vehicles on the North-South Expressway last year could have been avoided if drivers had known their limits. - The Star, 3 June 2008.

1,134 heavy vehicle accidents along NSE last year
A total of 1,134 accidents involving heavy vehicles occurred along the PLUS North-South Expressway last year according to highway operators. - The Star, 2 June 2008.

Owners of locally-made cars can get rear safety belts installed
Owners of locally-made cars not already fitted with rear seat belts will get them installed for free. - The Star, 2 June 2008.