KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- Micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters remain strictly prohibited on all public roads for now, but findings from controlled sandbox trials will shape an upcoming comprehensive regulatory framework, the Transport Ministry told Parliament.

Responding to a Dewan Rakyat query from Kampar MP Chong Zhemin on whether controlled use would eventually be permitted along village routes and residential estates, the ministry acknowledged that micromobility devices offer practical solutions for "first and last mile" transit connections over short distances.

"However, their use must be implemented in a controlled manner, taking into account road conditions, traffic speeds, user safety and the suitability of infrastructure," ...