No. Squatted trucks—vehicles modified with raised rear suspensions—are illegal in Malaysia under the Road Transport Act 1987 and Land Public Transport Act 2010. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) prohibits structural alterations that compromise vehicle stability, while local councils enforce roadworthiness standards. Recent 2026 amendments to the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules 1959 explicitly ban squatted configurations, citing safety risks and enforcement challenges.
Key Regulations for Squatted Trucks in Malaysia
- JPJ Circular 2025/03 mandates that all vehicles must maintain original suspension heights; deviations void road tax validity.
- Local Government Act 1976 empowers municipal councils to impound squatted trucks during routine inspections, with fines up to RM10,000 under Section 119.
- Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) 2026 Guidelines require heavy vehicles to pass stability tests; squatted trucks fail structural integrity checks.
Enforcement targets urban areas like Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, where modified trucks are prevalent. JPJ’s Automated Enforcement System (AES) now flags squatted vehicles via roadside cameras. Owners face mandatory rectification orders or scrapping. Exemptions exist only for off-road agricultural vehicles, strictly regulated under Agricultural Tractor Rules 1972.