SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Lorry Operator’s Association (NSLOA) has organised its second trucking carnival after a seven-year hiatus.

The two-day carnival was held at D’Tempat Country Club and saw the participation of 26 local and international sponsors and exhibitors from the heavy vehicle industry.

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister, Aminuddin Harun lauded the NSLOA for bringing an exhibition of such scale back to Seremban and for its effort in helping to improve and re-energize the transport and trucking industry in the state.

The carnival featured an impressive showcase of products and services by the participating transport companies and among its highlights were informative seminars on truck safety presented by SKF Malaysia, Guardian South East Asia Pte Ltd and Hong Seng Group on the first day of the carnival.

The event culminated with a gala dinner on the second night attended by Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport, in conjunction with NSLOA’s celebration of its 84^th anniversary.

Loke reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to continue to work with NSLOA and other transport associations to bring about efficiency and cost reductions in the industry and to resolve problems in regulations and enforcements.

Lee Hung Yang, President of Negeri Sembilan Lorry Operator’s Association (right) with Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysia’s Minister of Transport at the trucking carnival’s gala dinner.

Lee Hung Yang, President of NSLOA said, “Road freight transport is the backbone of trade and commerce and lorries function as an important part of a logistic chain. As one of Malaysia’s oldest lorry operator association, we want to set an example as a progressive association that can help safeguard our members’ interest and help them compete locally and internationally.

"We will continue to work collaboratively with both the public and private sector to ensure our members’ voice are heard and well represented in discussions with government agencies, suppliers and customers”.

He explained that NSLOA will be carrying out several improvements this year to enable its members to remain competitive and to help enhance the standard in the trucking industry.

Among some of the changes, is the debut of NSLOA’s website which will provide vital information to its members related to the trucking industry.

Members can login to get information about meetings with government agencies and upcoming seminar and events, as well as view training and transport-related articles.