About LPKP Sarawak
The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) was established under Section 3 of the LPKP Act 1987 [Act 334] and is responsible for implementing the Act and the rules made under it.
In 2018, LPKP Sarawak was placed under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia to enforce the LPKP Act 1987 [Act 334].
LPKP Sarawak’s headquarters is located in Kuching and it has two (2) branch offices, in Sibu and Miri.
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LPKP Sarawak HeadquartersAddress information ＋
Level 12, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar
Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak
Telephone 082-412073 / 082-413303
Fax 082-256757
LPKP Sibu BranchAddress information ＋
Level 3, Wisma Persekutuan Blok 1
Jalan Awang Ramli Amit, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak
Telephone 084-343103
Fax 084-343940
LPKP Miri BranchAddress information ＋
Ground Floor, Blok B, Wisma Persekutuan Fasa II
Jalan Cahaya Lopeng, 98000 Miri, Sarawak
Telephone 085-419876 / 085-420641
Fax 085-426285
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Kuching
HEADQUARTERS
LPKP Sarawak Headquarters
Level 12, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar
Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak
Telephone 082-412073 / 082-413303
Fax 082-256757
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Sibu
BRANCH OFFICE
LPKP Sibu Branch
Level 3, Wisma Persekutuan Blok 1
Jalan Awang Ramli Amit, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak
Telephone 084-343103
Fax 084-343940
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Miri
BRANCH OFFICE
LPKP Miri Branch
Ground Floor, Blok B, Wisma Persekutuan Fasa II
Jalan Cahaya Lopeng, 98000 Miri, Sarawak
Telephone 085-419876 / 085-420641
Fax 085-426285
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LPKP Sarawak’s Journey
Tracing the development of commercial transport licensing in Sarawak, from its establishment to the present.
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195801
Establishment
LPPJ Sarawak was established under the Ministry of Transport pursuant to Section 105 of the Road Traffic Ordinance 1958.
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198802
New LPKP Identity
LPPJ was renamed LPKP in accordance with the LPKP Act 1987 [Act 334].
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199503
Entrepreneur Development
LPKP Sarawak was placed under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (KPUN).
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200404
Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives
LPKP Sarawak was placed under the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MECD).
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200905
Restructuring
LPKP Sarawak became a separate statutory-based department under the Prime Minister’s Department.
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201806
Return to MOT
LPKP Sarawak returned to the supervision of the Ministry of Transport Malaysia.
The photo collage provides a visual background to transport history; individual photos do not correspond to the event years.
Our Direction
Vision
To be an authoritative driver of effective and efficient commercial vehicle licensing regulation in Sarawak.
Mission
To strengthen licensing management and enforcement for safety, compliance and prudent, ethical and excellent commercial vehicle operations.
Our Main Objectives
Ensure orderly and transparent licensing governance
Improve service safety and reliability
Regulate commercial vehicle operators
Strengthen enforcement and compliance
Support sustainable transport-sector development
Provide quality services to the public and industry
Strategic Pillars
Strengthen commercial vehicle licensing through the formulation and updating of legislation.
Strengthen licensing management with efficiency and integrity.
Enhance enforcement and legal compliance to improve service safety and reliability.
Strengthen organisational governance to improve service efficiency.
Jurisdiction and Functions
LPKP Sarawak’s seven main functions in commercial transport licensing and regulation.
Licence Applications and Approvals
Consider new licences, renewals and variations for all classes of commercial vehicles and intermediation businesses in Sarawak.
Setting Licence Conditions
Set fares, schedules, passenger capacities, operating areas, laden weights, goods types, vehicle identification and specific conditions.
Action on Breaches
Suspend or revoke licences, or impose appropriate penalties for breaches of licence conditions or provisions of the LPKP Act 1987 [Act 334] and related laws.
Licence Validity Periods
Determine validity periods for commercial vehicle and intermediation business licences.
Cross-Border Licensing
License commercial vehicles from Sabah, Brunei Darussalam and West Kalimantan, Indonesia that are permitted to operate in Sarawak.
Bus Route Studies
Study routes for stage bus, express bus and feeder bus licence applications.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collect and analyse commercial vehicle licensing and intermediation business data, and other information required by the Board.
Summary based on the LPKP Sarawak Organisational Strategic Plan 2025–2029. Refer to the official document for details.
