JPJ introduces ‘e-Dereg’ to tackle issue of abandoned vehicles in housing areas

SEMENYIH: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has introduced the Online Motor Vehicles DeRegistration System (e-Dereg) to tackle the issue of abandoned vehicles in housing areas.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the e-Dereg system enables vehicle owners seeking to scrap their vehicles to complete the deregistration process online in under an hour, without the need to visit JPJ counters.

“This initiative involves motor vehicles that are no longer fit for use due to any reason, such as being permanently damaged or economically unviable for repair or use on the road,” he said after visiting the Authorised Automotive Treatment Facility (AATF) in Bandar Teknologi Kajang yesterday.

To ensure orderly vehicle scrapping and compliance with regulations set by the Environment Department (DOE), vehicle disposal through this system is only allowed at DOElicensed

AATFs, he said.

As a start, Loke said the system, developed in collaboration with E-Auto Sdn Bhd, a service provider company, would be rolled out by Car Medic Sdn Bhd in Bandar Teknologi Kajang.

Elaborating, he said vehicle owners could either come directly to an AATF, request the company to conduct the process at their location or arrange for towing services to the facility.

“The DOE has issued a total of 10 licences, but eight facilities have yet to be activated. I want to take this opportunity to urge licenced AATFs to activate their facilities promptly. We want these facilities to be available nationwide,” he said.

Loke said that in Selangor, for example, tens of thousands of vehicles were abandoned in neighbourhoods and along roadsides, causing public concerns and environmental harm. — Bernama