Digital plates won’t be compulsory for car owners if introduced, says Loke

By TARRENCE TAN, MARTIN CARVALHO and JUNAID IBRAHIM

KUALA LUMPUR: The digital car plate or eplate system will not be compulsory for vehicle owners if it is introduced by Putrajaya, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Loke said making it compulsory would impose more costs on vehicle owners.

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