Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee said proceeds from the sale of special vehicle registration numbers were not for the benefit of politicians but channelled to the people.KUALA LUMPUR: A DAP MP has defended transport minister Loke Siew Fook following criticism from both government and opposition lawmakers over the initiative to sell special vehicle registration numbers.
Howard Lee (PH-Ipoh Timor) said the proceeds from the number plate sales by the transport ministry were used to assist taxi and school bus drivers.
Speaking during the debate on the 2027 budget in the Dewan Rakyat, he slammed those questioning the initiative's benefits, stressing that the revenue is channelled back to the people and not used for the benefit of politicians.
