Transport ministry open to motorcycle scrappage scheme, but only with local industry support – Loke

The ministry of transport is willing to offer incentives for the disposal of old motorcycles, however the initiative can only proceed with cooperation by local motorcycle manufacturers, reported Bernama.

This would require active participation from the motorcycle industry, similar to the grant programme to scrap old vehicles where old vehicle disposal initiatives by local carmakers Proton and Perodua would be joined by a matching grant from the government, said transport minister Anthony Loke.

“So far, there is no incentive for the disposal of old motorcycles. I recently received a letter from the Malaysian Motorcycle and Scooter Association, but manufacturers themselves need to take the initiative. We introduced programmes for old cars because there were initiatives from manufacturers,” Loke said.

“If manufacturers come forward, the condition is that the vehicles must be locally assembled (CKD); imported vehicles will not be included. Assistance is only given to local manufacturing companies,” the transport minister said, adding that the ministry is open to discussions if local manufacturers show interest.

The statement by Loke was in response to calls for a motorcycle disposal programme similar to that of the government’s offer of a matching grant of up to RM4,000 for the scrapping of cars over 20 years old, towards their replacement with newer, safer and more energy-efficient vehicles from Malaysia’s national carmakers.