00:00Autonomous public transportation is being trialled and deployed in many cities across
00:10the globe.
00:11In Shanghai, Hamburg in May 2024, the UK introduced the Automated Vehicles Act where we will see
00:20self-driving vehicles on its roads by the year 2026.
00:25We are seeing the same technology being developed right here in Malaysia and by Malaysian companies
00:30Each autonomous vehicle system is customised with the road and traffic conditions, customised
00:36to passenger demands and of course, importantly, local legislation.
00:43The autonomous public mobility system brings several key benefits to the operator and the
00:49community.
00:50The autonomous buses use a combination of sensors, cameras and light detection and ranging
00:57capabilities, which can literally see traffic, cyclists and other obstacles in all directions.
01:04This data is then processed real-time using AI algorithms to make decisions about navigation,
01:12obstacle avoidance and route planning, which ultimately, as it builds up, makes the journey
01:19safer and a lot more efficient.
01:22This is in line with the Medani government's efforts to transform Malaysia into a digital
01:27nation, where we use digital technology such as 5G to significantly improve public services,
01:33to improve businesses, communities and ultimately, government.
01:38When will the process begin so that the autonomous buses can be used in an autonomous way?
01:47There is no timeline yet, but because the POC is currently underway, we also have a power
01:53of attorney in this autonomous vehicle matter.
01:56Of course, the parties that are given the authority to run this POC can also provide
02:02an overview of the form of legislation or moves that are needed.
02:11So, as the Ministry of Transport, of course, we are ready to help.
02:16But I am confident that we also need to look at several examples in other countries that
02:23may already have a legal framework.
02:26As of now, Malaysia does not yet have a legal framework for autonomous vehicles.
02:31So, we need to look at external examples as a reference.
02:36And of course, we are ready to provide facilitation.
02:41And if this can be commercialised more quickly, we can move along.
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