Starting this year, there will be no more official launching of road safety campaigns at the Transport Ministry level during festive seasons, said its minister Anthony Loke.

Speaking to reporters after today's MOT 2024 New Year address, Loke said that this decision is aimed at reducing the cost of organising such events, which is close to RM200,000 for each campaign, including spending on souvenirs, food, public address systems and tent installations.

"All these inaugurations are unnecessary but...