Over 1,450 RVs registered for private use in Malaysia

On September 6, in Hulu Besut, Terengganu, 22 motorhomes and 26 tents took part in the Lata Tembakah Outdoor Festival (LTOF) 2026, one of the first events after Lata Tembakah reopened to visitors. The three-day, two-night festival gathered outdoor and camping enthusiasts from various states. Lata Tembakah reopened to the public on September 5 after improvements. Officials stressed the importance of sustainable tourism and nature conservation.

In Kajang, veteran actor Ebby Yus, who suffers from kidney and heart complications, has received a camper van as a gift. The vehicle will allow him to travel to the hospital for dialysis procedures in comfort.

Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq started a four-day 'Run of Gratitude' aiming to raise 200,000 ringgit. His wife Bella Astillah showcased the caravan serving as a mobile home.

Retired couple T. Faisal Laksamana (65) and Dr. Indriati (61) arrived in Kuching, Malaysia, as part of the The Great Overland Journey Indonesia–Southeast Asia–Mecca–Europe 2026–2027 expedition. They departed Jakarta on July 13, 2026, crossed the border at Entikong, and plan to ship their vehicle by sea from Kuching to Port Klang. The expedition will cover countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe and is scheduled to last until 2027.

Malaysia's Transport Ministry reported that as of July 2026, more than 1,450 recreational vehicles — including motorhomes, caravans and campervans — have been registered nationwide. The ministry officially recognises them as legal road vehicles and supports the segment as a growth niche for the automotive industry and domestic tourism. Local manufacturers and foreign investors are already setting up production plants. Vehicle financing is governed by the 1967 Hire-Purchase Act, with banks assessing applications based on market value and risk.

Malaysia's Ministry of Transport (MOT) stated that more than 1,450 recreational vehicles (RVs), including motorhomes, caravans and campervans, have been registered for private use in the country. The ministry confirmed that RVs are legal vehicles and can be registered and licensed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The government encourages the RV industry as a high-potential niche segment contributing to the automotive chain and domestic tourism. Regarding hire-purchase facilities, MOT noted that vehicle financing remains subject to commercial assessment by banks under the Hire-Purchase Act 1967 (amended 2025).