SEREMBAN, March 23 — The Transport Ministry will issue Temporary Change Permits (LPS) for additional bus services ahead of Aidilfitri, said its minister Anthony Loke.
He said these extra services will involve buses requested by bus transport operators, mainly for trips to the East Coast and the northern states.
“We are granting LPS for tour bus services, particularly on routes to the east coast and the north, which will see an increased demand as people travel back to their hometowns for Aidilfitri.
“Before issuing the licence, we also conduct background checks on the companies,” he said to the press after the fast-breaking programme with community leaders at the Taman Coral Heights Community Hall in Sikamat this evening.
The Seremban MP also donated RM2,000 to mosques and RM1,000 to suraus, to facilitate Ramadan programmes in their respective areas.
Loke urged community leaders and mosque and surau committees to emphasise the importance of road safety to residents through programmes conducted during Ramadan.
According to road accident statistics, an average of 16 to 18 deaths occur over a two-week period, as observed by the ministry.
“It is crucial for road users to prioritise road safety, with community leaders, particularly at mosques and surau, spreading awareness during the Ramadan religious programmes,” he said.
— Bernama
