KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 -- Amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) will be tabled at the Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament next week.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposed amendments cover 11 scopes involving 42 clauses, including the introduction of penalties for illegal racing and "tonto" activities, as well as higher fines for serious offences, Harian Metro reported today.

He said this round of amendments is the most comprehensive in recent years, following the last revision in 2020 which increased penalties for drunk driving offences.

"This is the first amendment to be brought this year, and another amendment is expected to be tabled in the Parliament session at the end of the year.

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