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The Sun
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Puspakom centres at Glenmarie and Batu Caves now operate seven days a week
PETALING JAYA: Puspakom (Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre) has extended its vehicle inspection operations at Glenmarie and Batu Caves to seven days a week, in a move to improve convenience for customers. The extension will be implemented on a three-month trial basis as part of Puspakom's broader efforts to enhance accessibility and service efficiency. Following the Klang Valley rollout, Puspakom is planning to gradually extend this operating model to centres in Penang and Johor Bahru, and eventually to other high-traffic locations nationwide. 'We understand that many vehicle owners are only able to come for inspections on weekends. This is our commitment to deliver smoother, more customer-centric experiences across our centres,' said CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman. This decision to operate daily follows a successful daily service pilot at the Glenmarie branch in 2024, which received positive feedback from both private and commercial vehicle owners. The trial had shown that extended hours significantly reduced peak-time congestion and provided more flexibility for working adults. As part of its on-going transformation, Puspakom has undertaken major digital and operational upgrades to modernise the inspection experience. These include the upgrading of its proprietary Computer Aided Vehicle Inspection System, the integration of artificial intelligence into its inspection process to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy, and the future introduction of dedicated electric vehicle inspection lanes in support of the government's Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint 2021-2030. 'These innovations underscore our readiness to meet future regulatory and industry demands, and reflect our commitment to deliver faster, smarter and future-ready inspections,' Mahmood said. Puspakom, Malaysia's national vehicle inspection body for the past 31 years, operates 53 inspection centres, 30 visit sites, and 50 mobile units nationwide, conducting over four million inspections annually. All vehicle examiners are certified to carry out vehicle inspections according to standards set by the Road Transport Department. 'This daily service model reflects our mission to lead the recently liberalised industry through quality, innovation, and integrity,' said Mahmood.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
2 friends die after car crashes into tree in Melaka
MELAKA: Two friends were killed when the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a tree on the road divider along Jalan Persisiran Pantai Klebang here early this morning. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the incident occurred at around 6.45 am and the victims were identified as the driver of the Proton Wira, Muhammad Nur Zamani Mohd Nazery, 28, and his passenger, Muhammad Haziq, 25. 'Initial investigations found that the car, driven by Muhammad Nur Zamani, was travelling from Melaka town towards Bukit Rambai via Jalan Persisiran Pantai Klebang. Upon reaching the scene, the vehicle is believed to have skidded, struck a road cone, spun out of control, and crashed into a tree on the road divider,' he said in a statement today. 'As a result of the accident, both victims sustained severe injuries to the head, body, and arms, and were pronounced dead at the scene. He added that the bodies have been sent to Melaka Hospital for post-mortem, while the vehicle has been taken to the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM) for further assessment. Meanwhile, Melaka Tengah Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer I Mohd Zahery Mohd Zailani, said they received an emergency call at 6.51 am and arrived at the scene nine minutes later. 'Upon arrival, we found the driver trapped inside the vehicle, while his friend had been thrown out of the car,' he said. He added that the situation was brought under control by 7.18 am, with eight personnel involved in the rescue operation.
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
Two friends die after car crashes into tree in Melaka
MELAKA: Two friends were killed when the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a tree on the road divider along Jalan Persisiran Pantai Klebang here early this morning. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the incident occurred at around 6.45 am and the victims were identified as the driver of the Proton Wira, Muhammad Nur Zamani Mohd Nazery, 28, and his passenger, Muhammad Haziq, 25. 'Initial investigations found that the car, driven by Muhammad Nur Zamani, was travelling from Melaka town towards Bukit Rambai via Jalan Persisiran Pantai Klebang. Upon reaching the scene, the vehicle is believed to have skidded, struck a road cone, spun out of control, and crashed into a tree on the road divider,' he said in a statement today. 'As a result of the accident, both victims sustained severe injuries to the head, body, and arms, and were pronounced dead at the scene. He added that the bodies have been sent to Melaka Hospital for post-mortem, while the vehicle has been taken to the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM) for further assessment. Meanwhile, Melaka Tengah Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer I Mohd Zahery Mohd Zailani, said they received an emergency call at 6.51 am and arrived at the scene nine minutes later. 'Upon arrival, we found the driver trapped inside the vehicle, while his friend had been thrown out of the car,' he said. He added that the situation was brought under control by 7.18 am, with eight personnel involved in the rescue operation.
New Straits Times
14-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Two dead in car-lorry crash on Kuantan-Maran road
KUANTAN: Two people were killed and two others injured in a collision involving a car and a trailer on Jalan Kuantan-Maran highway this afternoon. The crash, which took place at Batu 12 around 3.30pm, is believed to have occurred when the lorry, en route from Johor to Kuantan, lost control and veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a Toyota Vios. District police chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said Norihan Mustafa, 57, a passenger in the rear seat of the car, died at the scene. The lorry driver, 24-year-old Jayavarman Murugan, was taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) but later died in the emergency ward. The car, which was heading towards Maran from Kuantan, was carrying three people. The driver, Mohd Ridzwan Ab Mubin, 59, sustained facial and shoulder injuries, while another passenger escaped with minor injuries. Both vehicles are being inspected by the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The injured survivors are being treated at HTAA. – Bernama
The Sun
14-06-2025
- The Sun
Two dead in car-lorry crash on Kuantan-Maran road
KUANTAN: Two people were killed and two others injured in a collision involving a car and a trailer lorry on Jalan Kuantan-Maran highway this afternoon. The crash, which occurred at Batu 12 around 3:30 pm, is believed to have happened when the lorry, travelling from Johor towards Kuantan, lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic before colliding with a Toyota Vios. Kuantan police chief, ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said Norihan Mustafa, 57, a passenger in the back seat of the car, died at the scene. The lorry driver, 24-year-old Jayavarman Murugan, was taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) but later died in the emergency ward. The car, which was heading towards Maran from Kuantan, was carrying three people. The driver, Mohd Ridzwan Ab Mubin, 59, sustained facial and shoulder injuries, while another passenger escaped with minor injuries. Both vehicles are being inspected by the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM) and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which covers dangerous driving causing death. The injured survivors are being treated at HTAA.
