SHAH ALAM, Feb 5 — The rapidly expanding commercial recreational vehicle (RV) industry is set to benefit Selangor’s tourism sector, said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim.
He said the rapid growth is due to the government’s move to licence and regulate commercial RV use.
He encouraged local authorities to establish RV parks to take advantage of the long-distance travel segment.
However, Ng said the facility would depend on the ability of each local council in terms of planning, facilities, and resources.
“Visitors could make these parks a place for photo ops and such.
“We will work towards it, encouraging capable local authorities to establish more recreational parks,” he told Media Selangor.
Ng explained that the state has many domestic and international tourism segments, and among the main draws are the agrotourism sector, with attractions such as the Selangor Fruit Valley and Sekinchan padi fields, and the ecotourism sector, such as the Sky Mirror and fireflies in Kuala Selangor.
Meanwhile, Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang) president Ani Ahmad said an RV park in Bagan Lalang is being fixed up and is set to reopen in March.
She added that the park will feature concrete interlocking pavers in its parking lot, thanks to an extra allocation of RM500,000 from the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT).
“With these concrete interlocking pavers, the facility will be neater and more comfortable with this infrastructure upgrade.
“God willing, when this interlocking is completed in March, we can invite those interested in experiencing the beauty of the beach to use these RVs or caravans,” Ani added.
Previously, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the licensing and regulation of commercial RVs — including Kereta Sewa dan Pandu Pelancongan (KSPP) in the peninsula and Kereta Sewa Pandu (KSP) in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan — took effect on January 1.
He said the new policy is however limited to new vehicles, whether completely knocked-down (CKD) or completely built-up (CBU).
He explained that existing, registered RVs are not permitted for commercial use.
However, Loke added that privately owned RVs registered before December 31, 2025, that are intended for commercialisation, must be less than 15 years old and undergo technical inspections set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
