KUALA LUMPUR: The Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) said its members are facing several immediate challenges following the Road Transport Department’s intensified nationwide enforcement operation against overloaded lorries.
While the association expressed support for the operation, it said the move has affected the building materials supply chain.
“Among the key issues raised are delivery delays, as construction material deliveries have been affected while transporters adjust their operations to comply with regulated weight limits.
“There has also been a rise in material prices due to reduced transport capacity and increasing operational costs. The prices of building materials have risen in recent days,” it said in a statement today.
It added that contractors and end-users were experiencing project delays and had difficulty absorbing sudden cost increases, putting additional pressure on ongoing developments.
The association also warned of potential cash flow issues among distributors and logistics partners that could impact market stability.
“The association remains committed to compliance and cooperation with enforcement authorities. At the same time, we encourage continuous engagement and coordination with key stakeholders to maintain supply chain stability, protect business continuity, and support Malaysia’s economic growth,” it said.
Earlier today, the Kuala Lumpur RTD issued 2,398 summonses to 939 vehicles under the “War on Overloaded Commercial Vehicles” operations conducted around the federal capital since Oct 14.
It said that 14 vehicles were also seized for various offences, including carrying excessive loads, flouting the conditions of service level requirements, expired motor vehicle licence, not having insurance protection, not having a valid Competent Driving Licence and Vocational Licence, as well as technical offences.
Separately, on Oct 28, the Selangor RTD seized 19 lorries found carrying loads exceeding 50 per cent of their permitted weight limits.
Its director, Azrin Borhan, said 29,089 vehicles of various types were inspected statewide during the operation, underscoring the department’s firm commitment to enforcing transport laws.
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