Classic Land Rover Defender associated with Cameron Highlands to get new lease of life as tourist vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Classic Land Rover Defender vehicles associated with Cameron Highlands could continue operating as tourist vehicles despite exceeding the usual 15-year age limit under a new Transport Ministry policy.

In a statement, the ministry said the vehicles could be considered for use as Cameron Highlands Iconic Tourism Vehicles (KIPCH), provided they meet specified safety requirements, technical standards and licensing conditions.

The initiative is expected to benefit more than 60 vehicles that could potentially join the service, supporting local tourism while preserving the highland destination’s distinctive identity and heritage.

The ministry said the classic Land Rover Defenders were suited to Cameron Highlands’ hilly terrain and challenging routes, particularly for off-road tourism activities.

To ensure the policy is implemented in an orderly and controlled manner, the ministry, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), is holding engagement sessions with stakeholders, including the Pahang state government, Cameron Highlands District Council, tourism agencies and local operators.

The discussions cover implementation arrangements such as approved routes and operating areas, designated passenger pick-up and drop-off points, licensing requirements and vehicle safety standards.

The vehicles will be restricted to tourism activities at designated locations and cannot be used to provide passenger transport services without a valid licence, the ministry said.

The ministry is targeting the rollout of the KIPCH initiative in the first quarter of 2027, subject to the finalisation of implementation arrangements, licensing requirements, safety conditions and approved operating routes.

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吉隆坡，10 月 30 日讯——根据交通部的一项新政策，与金马伦高原相关的经典路虎卫士车辆，即使超过通常的 15 年车龄限制，也可以继续作为旅游车辆运营。

该部在一份声明中表示，只要符合规定的安全要求、技术标准和许可条件，这些车辆就可以考虑用作金马伦高原标志性旅游车辆（KIPCH）。

预计该举措将使 60 多辆汽车受益，这些汽车可能会加入该服务，从而支持当地旅游业，同时保护高地目的地的独特个性和文化遗产。

该部门表示，经典的路虎卫士适合金马伦高原的丘陵地形和具有挑战性的路线，尤其适合越野旅游活动。

为确保该政策以有序和可控的方式实施，交通部通过陆路交通局 (JPJ) 和陆路公共交通局 (APAD) 与利益相关者举行磋商会议，其中包括彭亨州政府、金马仑高原县议会、旅游机构和当地运营商。

讨论内容涵盖实施安排，例如批准的路线和运营区域、指定的乘客上下车点、许可要求和车辆安全标准。

该部表示，这些车辆将仅限于在指定地点开展旅游活动，没有有效许可证不得用于提供客运服务。

该部计划在 2027 年第一季度推出 KIPCH 计划，但前提是实施安排、许可要求、安全条件和批准的运营路线最终确定。

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