40.77 juta kenderaan berdaftar di Malaysia, 65.3% masih aktif

Malaysia has registered approximately 40.77 million vehicles, of which around 65.3% are still in active use, according to Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook. The rise in private vehicles is contributing to worsening traffic congestion, which in turn is hampering the productivity of the Malaysian population, as they have to spend more time stuck in traffic, reported Bernama.

In response to a question in Parliament, Loke stated that this figure represents an increase of nearly two million vehicles compared to the 38.7 million registered at the end of 2024. Around 1.62 million new vehicles were registered in 2025, including 847,000 cars and 703,000 motorcycles. Of the 26.6 million active vehicles, nearly 16 million are cars and 9.57 million are motorcycles, according to Loke when addressing Zahari Kechik (PN-Jeli).

The minister acknowledged that the increase in private vehicles is exacerbating traffic congestion and straining Malaysia's citizens' productivity by forcing them to spend more time on the road. This continued dependence on private vehicles is also increasing travel costs, air pollution, and adding pressure to the road infrastructure.

Consequently, the ministry has implemented various initiatives to promote the use of public transportation and reduce reliance on private vehicles, such as the new LRT3 and LRT Mutiara projects.