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16-Year-Old Arrested Driving Lorry Amid Industry Labour Shortage

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Malaysia’s chronic shortage of commercial lorry drivers is forcing operators into risky practices, including hiring underage or unlicensed drivers. High Costs, Low Pay, and Long Hours Among the Causes of Driver Shortage A 16-year-old boy was arrested while driving a commercial lorry during a special operation by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Kuala Terengganu at the end of last month, sparking a concern that an acute shortage of qualifie…
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Truck and Bus broke the news in on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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