KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned against rushing into mandating dashcams with audio recording in e-hailing vehicles and taxis.

The push for dashcams in Malaysia comes amid growing safety concerns, high-profile traffic incidents, and viral clips of reckless e-hailing driving, prompting authorities to consider stronger evidence and accountability measures.

"While it may serve a purpose in terms of ensuring safety, we need to discuss it further, think it through and consult various stakeholders," he was quoted by The Sunday Star as telling reporters after appearing on radio station 988's 'Morning Up' programme in Petaling Jaya yesterday.

"This is because once a dashcam is installed, the data, videos an...