Homeowners of 6,360 luxurious automobiles in Malaysia throughout the Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche manufacturers have recorded practically RM35.7 million in street tax arrears, transport minister Anthony Loke has disclosed in a press convention at this time, reported Bernama.
The 5 manufacturers named by the street transport division (JPJ) revealed that Rolls-Royce accounted for 345 items with RM6,455,563.70 unpaid, Lamborghini with 372 items (RM3,761,345.40), Bentley with 660 items (RM7,055,197.10), Ferrari with 675 items (RM4,718,395.60), and Porsche with 4,308 items (RM13,751,078.20), reported Malay Mail.
“I need to remind this group of the ultra-wealthy that they, too, have tasks. The federal government has been beneficiant sufficient to increase subsidies to everybody, together with these with luxurious automobiles, however that comes with the accountability of renewing their street tax,” Loke stated.
The figures present that many homeowners of luxurious vehicles have did not fulfil their accountability to resume their motorcar licences (LKM), stated the transport minister. “Among the many house owners are Tan Sris, politicians, businessmen and different well-known people. If this continues, we’ll take extra drastic measures,” he stated.
The street transport division has commenced Op Luxurious, an ongoing enforcement operation the place luxurious vehicles on the street with out legitimate street tax and insurance coverage shall be seized.
The transport minister stated that some house owners of luxurious vehicles had been intentionally delaying cost of street tax, as information present that automobiles a latest as one to 2 years outdated have gone with out street tax renewals for intervals of six months to greater than a 12 months. Some motorists waited till their vehicles had been seized, because the RM300 compound was thought of “price it,” in accordance with the transport minister.
To date, 421 luxurious automobiles have been seized to date beneath Op Luxurious, reported Bernama.
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