Penang Suspends Automated Number Plate Recognition in Parking Enforcement After Public Backlash The Penang state government's decision to suspend the use of automated number plate recognition (ANPR) in parking enforcement has brought relief to motorists on the island.
Introduced in 2025 with the goal of improving parking management, ANPR had become a source of frustration and economic hardship for many residents.
The controversy surrounding ANPR highlights the state's willingness to listen to its citizens' concerns.