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Daily Express
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Carsome, Carro among 4 firms appointed to conduct private vehicle checks
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 By: Alysha Edward, FMT Text Size: The new appointments are part of the government's shift from a single-concession model to a multi-licence system, aimed at fostering healthy competition and better services. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: Four companies – Carsome Academy, Carro Technology, Wawasan Bintang, and Beriman Gold – have been appointed to run motor vehicle inspection centres for ownership transfers involving private vehicles, in a move aimed at breaking Puspakom's monopoly. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the appointments were part of a broader effort to ease congestion at existing inspection centres and improve accessibility for motorists. Advertisement 'These new companies are only allowed to conduct MV15 inspections for private vehicle ownership transfers, not commercial vehicle inspections or routine checks. 'The process is relatively straightforward and does not require heavy infrastructure,' he said in a press conference here today. The appointed centres can operate nationwide, but are expected to begin in high-density areas such as the Klang Valley and major state capitals. Unlike traditional inspection hubs, the new premises will likely operate out of commercial shoplots, especially near used car dealers, to streamline the process. Loke said there were about 15 million active private vehicles in Malaysia, with ownership transfers taking place daily. 'Opening the market will provide alternatives and improve convenience. Currently, sellers and buyers have only one option – Puspakom,' he said. As for motorcycles, of which there are about nine million, Loke said inspections for ownership transfers were not yet mandatory although the ministry was assessing the possibility that they might be in the future, to curb the sale of stolen bikes. The new appointments are part of the government's shift from a single-concession model to a multi-licence system, aimed at fostering healthy competition and better services. The four companies were selected from an initial list of seven, with the rest declining the offer. When asked if other firms could apply, Loke said the door remained open. 'As long as they meet the guidelines and pass the road transport department's (JPJ) assessments, they're welcome to join the industry.' The companies have been given a 12-month conditional window to prepare their premises, integrate their systems with JPJ's MySIKAP portal, and meet technical requirements. However, Loke said some were expected to be operational in as little as three months.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
New vehicle inspection centres to open soon, says Transport Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians can expect new privately-run vehicle inspection centres to start operations in the coming months, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that his ministry has appointed four companies to conduct ownership transfer inspections for private vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre (PPKM) initiative. Loke added that the move is part of the government's effort to ease congestion at existing Puspakom facilities, which currently hold a monopoly on such inspections. "This is a new initiative by the Transport Ministry to introduce additional Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres specifically for ownership transfer inspections involving private vehicles,' he said. "The appointment of these new centres is one of our efforts to increase the availability of ownership transfer inspection services in the market and reduce congestion at existing PPKM outlets," he added at a press conference on Wednesday (July 16). The four companies appointed are Carro Technology Sdn Bhd, Carsome Academy Sdn Bhd, Wawasan Bintang Sdn Bhd, and Beriman Gold Sdn Bhd. He said they were selected out of seven firms initially offered to participate in the nationwide implementation of this new policy. While the appointments are conditional, Loke said some firms have expressed readiness to begin operations earlier than the given timeline. "We have granted them 12 months to prepare their facilities in line with the operational guidelines. "However, we understand that some companies are ready to begin within three months, and if so, we are prepared to issue licences within that timeframe," he said. Loke explained that the inspections under the ownership transfer inspection (M.V.15) category are relatively simple and involve basic checks such as verifying chassis numbers. "These ownership transfer inspections are straightforward. However, when conducted at Puspakom alongside heavy vehicle inspections, even in separate lanes, they contribute to overall congestion. "That is why we decided to open up the market to more players," he said. Loke said the latest appointments mark a shift towards a multi-operator licensing system, departing from the previous single-operator concession model. "What we've done is break the monopoly. Users now have choices other than Puspakom," Loke said. According to him, all newly appointed companies must comply with strict requirements under the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standards and integrate with the MySIKAP system before commencing operations. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) must also approve their facilities, he said. Loke added that the expansion of PPKM services is expected to boost healthy competition and improve the overall quality of vehicle inspections, thereby enhancing road safety for all users. While the current initiative focuses solely on private cars, Loke said the government may consider expanding mandatory ownership transfer inspections to motorcycles in the future. Loke added that there are over nine million motorcycles registered in the system. 'At the moment, we do not require inspections for motorcycle ownership transfers, but we will assess the need, especially given the risk of stolen motorcycles being sold without verification,' he said.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Govt appoints more companies to ease Puspakom inspection backlog
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has appointed additional Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres to carry out inspections specifically for vehicle ownership transfers involving private vehicles, in a move to reduce congestion at existing Puspakom branches. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the initiative is part of the government's strategy to expand the availability of inspection services in the market while addressing the long-standing issue of overcrowding at centres that also handle routine checks for commercial vehicles. "In the first phase, seven companies were offered the opportunity to provide M.V.15 inspections nationwide. Four have accepted the offer," he said in a statement. They are Carro Technology Sdn Bhd, Carsome Academy Sdn Bhd, Wawasan Bintang Sdn Bhd and Beriman Gold Sdn Bhd.
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
No such thing as ‘Puspakom standard' for window tint, says CEO
Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman said some vehicles already come with factory-fitted tinted glass, which affects visibility tests even before any film is applied. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Puspakom has warned tint film companies and vehicle runners against misleading the public about the company's role in vehicle inspections, particularly when it comes to window tint compliance. This comes after warranty cards from a well-known tint film brand surfaced, claiming that their products were 'JPJ-compliant' but 'not Puspakom-compliant'. Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman said such claims were 'misleading and baseless'. He said the vehicle inspection agency does not set its own tint regulations. 'There is no such thing as a 'Puspakom standard' for window tint. A warranty card claiming the tint is 'JPJ-compliant' but 'not Puspakom-compliant'. (Puspakom pic) 'We follow the specifications set by the road transport department (JPJ) and apply them consistently during inspections,' he said in a statement. Mahmood said Puspakom condemned the use of its name to justify failed inspections or to suggest the existence of separate standards. He said failed inspections were usually the result of the combined visible light transmission of the car's glass and the tint film not meeting JPJ's requirements. He said some vehicles already come with factory-fitted tinted glass, which affects VLT levels even before any film is applied. Although a tint film may be JPJ-compliant on clear glass, it may still fail tests when combined with factory-tinted windows. Mahmood said the VLT levels set by JPJ are 70% for the front windscreen, 50% for the front side windows, and no restrictions for the rear windows or windscreen. He urged the public to be wary of runners who use false information to apply pressure on car owners to remove window tint or pay extra to 'fix' supposed issues.
Daily Express
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
No such thing as ‘Puspakom standard' for window tint, says CEO
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman said some vehicles already come with factory-fitted tinted glass, which affects visibility tests even before any film is applied. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Puspakom has warned tint film companies and vehicle runners against misleading the public about the company's role in vehicle inspections, particularly when it comes to window tint compliance. This comes after warranty cards from a well-known tint film brand surfaced, claiming that their products were 'JPJ-compliant' but 'not Puspakom-compliant'. Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman said such claims were 'misleading and baseless'. He said the vehicle inspection agency does not set its own tint regulations. 'There is no such thing as a 'Puspakom standard' for window tint. 'We follow the specifications set by the road transport department (JPJ) and apply them consistently during inspections,' he said in a statement. Mahmood said Puspakom condemned the use of its name to justify failed inspections or to suggest the existence of separate standards. He said failed inspections were usually the result of the combined visible light transmission of the car's glass and the tint film not meeting JPJ's requirements. He said some vehicles already come with factory-fitted tinted glass, which affects VLT levels even before any film is applied. Although a tint film may be JPJ-compliant on clear glass, it may still fail tests when combined with factory-tinted windows. Mahmood said the VLT levels set by JPJ are 70% for the front windscreen, 50% for the front side windows, and no restrictions for the rear windows or windscreen. He urged the public to be wary of runners who use false information to apply pressure on car owners to remove window tint or pay extra to 'fix' supposed issues.
