The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will examine the implications of making car insurance compulsory for private car passengers, as it could among others, significantly impact insurance costs for vehicle owners.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said a comprehensive study would also be necessary to evaluate its impact on existing laws.
He was commenting on a recent case, where Federal Court ruled that passengers travelling in vehicles for work purposes can seek compensation from their vehicle insurance company for injuries sustained if involved in an accident.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said a comprehensive study would also be necessary to evaluate its impact on existing laws.
He was commenting on a recent case, where Federal Court ruled that passengers travelling in vehicles for work purposes can seek compensation from their vehicle insurance company for injuries sustained if involved in an accident.
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00:00Following a certain federal court decision recently, will the government make insurance coverage compulsory for passengers?
00:30Yes, of course there is a big impact on the cost of insurance and so on.
00:36So this needs to be looked at in more detail before any basic decisions are made.
00:41I am confident that if we do something, there must be a balance.
00:49And in this matter, the important thing is the federal court decision.
00:54We have to see if there is an obligation to move to our document.
01:00For more information, visit www.fema.gov