Amendments to the Road Transport Act comes into effect – illegal street racing now a specific offence in Malaysia

The amendments were passed in parliament on June 24 following the second and third readings of the bill.

The updated act 2026 comprises 42 amendment clauses , includes several key improvements, as initially in June. The amendments cover four broad categories, these being digitalisation of services and enforcement, an increase in fine and compound rates, the introduction of new provisions and the strengthening and harmonisation of existing provisions.

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