KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 19 -- Malaysia will be drawing up a new law to govern autonomous vehicles (AVs) on its roads, joining the ranks of many developed nations embracing a driverless future.

On September 8, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced that the ministry is currently discussing the matter with the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

The announcement comes a year after passenger trials of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system - comprising trackless trams and autonomous 5G electric buses - were held in Putrajaya.

Sarawak is also set to deploy hydrogen-powered ART units next year, while Johor has also expressed similar ambitions.

Currently, Malaysia's only regulation for AVs is the Guideline for Public Road Trials of Autonom...