The two-day carnival was held on 28th and 29th September at D’Tempat Country Club and saw the participation of 26 local and international sponsors and exhibitors from the heavy vehicle industry.
Second Trucking Carnival by NSLOA
The Negeri Sembilan Lorry Operator’s Association (NSLOA) organised its second trucking carnival in Seremban recently after a seven-year hiatus. The two-day carnival was held on 28th and 29th September at D’Tempat Country Club and saw the participation of 26 local and international sponsors and exhibitors from the heavy vehicle industry.
Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun lauded the NSLOA for bringing an exhibition of such a scale back to Seremban and for its effort in helping to improve and reenergise the transport and trucking industry in the state.
The carnival featured an impressive showcase of products and services by the participating transport companies. Among the highlights were informative seminars on truck safety presented by SKF Malaysia, Guardian South East Asia Pte Ltd and Hong Seng Group on the first day.
Two importance announcements from Minister of Transport
The event culminated with a gala dinner on the second night attended by Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, in conjunction with NSLOA’s celebration of its 84th anniversary. Loke reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue working with NSLOA and other transport associations to bring about efficiency and cost reduction in the industry and resolve problems in regulations and enforcements.
Loke made two important announcements during the dinner. He said the Transport Ministry had decided to increase the loading limit for the respective category of commercial vehicles and this would take effect in a month’s time. The weight limit for two axles lorry would be increased from 18 to 19 tonnes, three axles lorry from 26 to 27 tonnes, three axles (articulated) lorry from 30 to 31 tonnes, four axles lorry from 37 to 39 tonnes and six axles lorry from 44 to 50 tonnes. The increase in weight limit, he pointed out, would allow the operators to optimise and maximise the goods transported, reducing the number of trips and improving cost effectiveness.
“However,” he continued, “the increase in weight limit would only be enforced in Peninsular Malaysia because Sabah and Sarawak are still undergoing the improvement in quality of the roads and bridges.”
Apart from that, he said, for a locally assembled truck body, one had to pay an ad-valorem tax when the truck is registered in Peninsular Malaysia, which accounted for 11 per cent of the vehicle’s cost. But, the imported truck body was not subjected to this tax.
“After a dialogue with the local truck body builders, we found out that this tax has a direct impact on their business as it affects their competitiveness. We have submitted the request of eliminating this tax in the upcoming Malaysia budget to the Ministry of Finance.”
Loke also took the opportunity to announce that the Ministry of Transport had allocated RM10,000 for NSLOA.
Lee Hung Yang, President of NSLOA, said: “Road freight transport is the backbone of trade and commerce and lorries function as an important part of the logistic chain. As one of Malaysia’s oldest lorry operator association, we want to set an example as a progressive association that could help safeguard our members’ interest and help them compete locally and internationally. We would continue to work collaboratively with both the public and private sector to ensure our members’ voice is heard and well represented in discussions with government agencies, suppliers and customers.”
He explained that NSLOA would carry out several improvements this year to enable its members to remain competitive and help enhance the standard in the trucking industry. Among some of the changes was the debut of NSLOA’s website that would provide vital information to its members related to the trucking industry. Members could log in to get information about meetings with government agencies and upcoming seminar and events, as well as view training and transport-related articles.
“We see the importance of maintaining a close connection with our suppliers, members and customers. By introducing our new office bearers in this carnival as well as providing a platform for market players to meet and mingle, we hope it would be an opportunity for everyone to get to know us better,” Lee concluded.
森州罗里同业公会卡车与零件展销会
重磅回归
在阔别7年后，森美兰罗里同业公会（NSLOA) 近日在森州主办第二届卡车与零件展销会（Trucking Carnival) 。此为期两天（9月28和29日）的展销会是在D’Tempat 乡村俱乐部举行，吸引了来自重型汽车行业的26家本地和国际赞助商和参展公司。
森美兰州务大臣阿米努丁（Aminuddin Harun)赞扬森美兰罗里公会将如此大规模的展销会带到芙蓉，并认可该公会协助改善和为该州的运输行业注入新活力。
此次的展销会展出许多令人印象深刻的产品和服务。其中的重点包括第一天由马来西亚SKF、Guardian 东南亚私人有限公司及丰成集团主讲的卡车安全研讨会。
交通部长宣布两个重大消息
适逢森州罗里同业公会创会84周年纪念，该展销会在第二天以一个盛大的晚宴作为结束。马来西亚交通部长陆兆福出席该晚宴时再次确认该部将继续与森州罗里同业公会，还有其他的运输公会合作，为该行业带来效率和降低成本，解决法规和执法问题。
陆兆福在该晚宴中宣布了两个重大消息。他表示，交通部已经决定提高不同吨位商用车辆的载重量，并将在一个月内生效。两轴罗里的载重量将从18吨提高至19吨，3轴罗里的载重量则从26吨提高至27吨，三轴（铰接式）罗里从30吨提高至31吨，4轴罗里从37吨提高至39吨，而7轴罗里则从44吨提高至50吨。他指出，载重量的提高将使营运者优化和最大化提高货物的运输量，减少运输次数和改善成本效益。
“然而，此载重量的提高仅限于马来西亚半岛，因为沙巴和砂劳越仍然在进行着提升公路和桥梁的工程。”他继续说。
此外，他表示，本地组装的车身在马来西亚半岛注册时需要支付从价注册费（ad-valorem tax），而该注册费占了车子成本的11% 。相反地，进口的车身则无需支付该费用。
“在与本地的车身制造商沟通后，我们发现此税对他们的业务有直接的冲击，影响他们的竞争能力。目前，我们已经把废除该注册费的建议提呈给财政部。”
陆兆福也借此机会宣布交通部将拨款10,000令吉给森美兰罗里同业公会。
森美兰罗里同业公会主席李宏扬表示：“公路货运是贸易和商业的骨干，而罗里是物流链里一个重要的部分。作为马来西亚历史最悠久的罗里同业公会，我们要建立一个不断在进步中的公会榜样，能够捍卫会员利益和协助他们在国际和本地市场里竞争。我们将继续与公共和私人界合作，确保会员的心声被聆听和在与政府机构、供应商及客户的对谈中被充分地体现。”
他解释，森美兰罗里同业公会将在今年里进行一些改善，以保持其会员的竞争能力，协助提升运输业的水平。这些改变包括设立了森美兰罗里同业公会网站，为会员提供与运输业相关的重要信息。会员能够登录查阅与政府机构的会议、即将到来的研讨会和活动，以及与培训及运输相关的文章。
“我们看到与供应商、会员及客户保持密切联系的重要性。我们也希望透过此次展销会为业者提供一个聚会和交流的平台，宣布我们的理事成员，让每一个人更了解我们。”
