The Ministry of Transport (MOT) said it is open to forming strategic partnerships with private parties to offer services for its agencies, but these partnerships must be conducted through proper channels and require official approval.
Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, emphasised that no company should launch services for government departments without informing MOT first. Companies need to officially apply and present their plans, and if they manage to convince the ministry, there is no problem, but they must follow the proper process.
Yesterday, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) stated that neither it nor the ministry had given approval to BJAK Sdn Bhd, an online insurance renewal platform, to conduct road tax renewal transaction services. In a statement, the department also expressed serious concern over the contents of an advertisement posted on the website bjak.my and BJAK’s social media channels regarding such services.
Minister Loke said that the MOT has taken note of BJAK’s aggressive campaigns to offer several services without obtaining JPJ approval or forming any agreements with the department. He added that the ministry is concerned that if no action is taken, the public might be confused about this service having JPJ confirmation. I
He added if BJAK wants to cooperate with the JPJ, they must make an official request to the JPJ to be a strategic partner.
