KUALA LUMPUR: E-hailing platforms inDrive and Maxim have been directed to cease operations in Malaysia by 24 July 2025, following regulatory breaches identified by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that formal notices have been issued to both companies. While they are permitted to file an appeal, the final decision rests with the minister.
The directive comes after APAD revoked inDrive Malaysia’s operating licence last week, citing non-compliance with regulations introduced in 2019. inDrive has since requested clarification from authorities regarding the licence termination.
inDrive’s regulatory issues date back to September 2022, when the Road Transport Department raided its Malaysian office and found the company operating with an expired licence. Similarly, Maxim was subject to enforcement action in 2023 for permitting vehicles without valid permits to operate under its platform.
Both companies, founded in Russia, are among several players in Malaysia’s growing e-hailing sector. Currently, 21 e-hailing service providers are officially registered with APAD.
