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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
WATCH: Tarlton Raceway ignites with action
From jet-powered monsters and roaring V8s to turbocharged beasts tearing down the strip, Tarlton International Raceway was a petrolhead's paradise during Round 3 of the Regional Drag Racing Championship on July 26. The air was thick with the scent of burnt rubber, the crack of gear changes, and the thunder of high-performance machines pushing the limits. About 75 racers lit up the tarmac in front of an electric crowd of 2 500 spectators, with everything from street-legal speedsters to brutal alcohol-modified engines. 'The old V8 engines with their noise remain popular, and there is a whole new generation rising with new technology. We are excited to see what they will achieve. It has become a whole new ballgame,' said Karen Pretorius, senior manager at the Raceway. Among the rookies was Lisa Prestwood, who took on her first drag in a Toyota 86, and Jeroen Slooten, who made jaws drop in his '71 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Michael Steyn stunned with a 13.6-second quarter mile in his heavily modified Ford Ranger Raptor. 'I have installed a huge turbo, did an Electronic Control Unit swap, upgraded the software, upgraded the intercooler and exhaust. The bakkie has wheelspin in sixth gear!' he said. Husband-and-wife duo Craig and Charlotte Czank made a statement of their own, racing a box-shaped Toyota Corolla and a Nissan Champ 1400 with serious upgrades. On two wheels, Jacques Rossouw had the crowd on its feet, dominating the strip on his Kawasaki H2. Then came the most anticipated moment of the day – the arrival of Tarlton's legendary jet-engine drag car. As it crept behind the starting line, tension surged. The engine screamed for nearly two minutes, shaking the stands as spectators held their breath. But in a twist of drama, the jet car unleashed a cloud of smoke … too much of it. When the haze cleared, it was gone –already across the finish line in a blur. Luckily, those who stayed were rewarded. The jet car returned for one final run, this time clocking in under seven seconds and 410.5km per hour and giving fans the jaw-dropping spectacle they came for.
Borneo Post
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Heavy vehicles without speed limiters will be grounded from Oct 1, Loke warns
Loke said commercial vehicles without SLDs will fail inspection and be barred from the roads once phased enforcement begins on Oct 1. – Malay Mail photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Commercial vehicles not equipped with a Speed Limitation Device (SLD) will not be allowed on the roads as they will fail vehicle inspections once the phased enforcement of the system begins on Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of the SLD is a crucial step in controlling the speed of heavy vehicles and reducing the risk of fatal accidents, particularly involving buses and lorries, adding that such systems have long been mandatory in European countries and Singapore. 'Although I am aware that some industry players may push back, citing additional costs and so on, when it comes to ensuring road safety, human lives must take precedence. 'I hope all Yang Berhormat will support the government's efforts to ensure smooth implementation. Any opposition should be addressed by making it clear that safety must take priority over costs and business profits,' he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. He was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong), who asked about the impact of SLD enforcement, its cost and maintenance, the implications of system failure and whether other countries have made SLD mandatory. Loke said the enforcement of SLD installation will be carried out in three phases, beginning this October. Phase 1, starting Oct 1, involves the verification of SLD functionality for all commercial vehicles manufactured after Jan 1, 2015. Phase 2, effective from Jan 1, 2026, involves the activation of SLD within the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicles built before Jan 1, 2015. Phase 3 will require the retrofit installation of SLDs (with approval from the Road Transport Department) on any commercial vehicles not already equipped with the system. This phase will be enforced from July 1, 2026. He was responding to the question from Fathul Huzir Ayob (PH-Gerik) on whether the ministry intends to mandate automatic 'cut-off' systems on buses and lorries to limit speed or stop the vehicle if safety rules are ignored. SLD is an automatic speed control system that electronically limits a vehicle's speed through its ECU to regulate speed without shutting off the engine, thereby maintaining operational safety. Loke said the system applies to all commercial vehicles, specifically goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 3,500kg and passenger vehicles with a GVW exceeding 5,000kg and carrying more than eight passengers. To Fathul Huzir's supplementary question regarding the integration of safety systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and real-time monitoring systems alongside the SLD, as well as the introduction of black boxes for commercial vehicles, Loke said the ministry is considering the proposals. He said stakeholder engagement sessions will be necessary to ensure any implementation is carried out efficiently and in an orderly manner. anthony loke commercial vehicles Speed Limitation Device
New Straits Times
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Mandatory speed limiters for commercial vehicles begin Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Commercial vehicles not equipped with a Speed Limitation Device (SLD) will not be allowed on the roads as they will fail vehicle inspections once the phased enforcement of the system begins on Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of the SLD is a crucial step in controlling the speed of heavy vehicles and reducing the risk of fatal accidents, particularly involving buses and lorries, adding that such systems have long been mandatory in European countries and Singapore. "Although I am aware that some industry players may push back, citing additional costs and so on, when it comes to ensuring road safety, human lives must take precedence. "I hope all Yang Berhormat will support the government's efforts to ensure smooth implementation. "Any opposition should be addressed by making it clear that safety must take priority over costs and business profits," he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. He was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong), who asked about the impact of SLD enforcement, its cost and maintenance, the implications of system failure and whether other countries have made SLD mandatory. Loke said the enforcement of SLD installation will be carried out in three phases, beginning this October. Phase 1, starting Oct 1, involves the verification of SLD functionality for all commercial vehicles manufactured after Jan 1, 2015. Phase 2, effective from Jan 1, 2026, involves the activation of SLD within the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicles built before Jan 1, 2015. Phase 3 will require the retrofit installation of SLDs (with approval from the Road Transport Department) on any commercial vehicles not already equipped with the system. This phase will be enforced from July 1, 2026. He was responding to the question from Fathul Huzir Ayob (PH-Gerik) on whether the ministry intends to mandate automatic 'cut-off' systems on buses and lorries to limit speed or stop the vehicle if safety rules are ignored. SLD is an automatic speed control system that electronically limits a vehicle's speed through its ECU to regulate speed without shutting off the engine, thereby maintaining operational safety. Loke said the system applies to all commercial vehicles, specifically goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 3,500kg and passenger vehicles with a GVW exceeding 5,000kg and carrying more than eight passengers. To Fathul Huzir's supplementary question regarding the integration of safety systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and real-time monitoring systems alongside the SLD, as well as the introduction of black boxes for commercial vehicles, Loke said the ministry is considering the proposals. He said stakeholder engagement sessions will be necessary to ensure any implementation is carried out efficiently and in an orderly manner.
The Sun
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Speed limiters mandatory for commercial vehicles from Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Commercial vehicles not equipped with a Speed Limitation Device (SLD) will not be allowed on the roads as they will fail vehicle inspections once the phased enforcement of the system begins on Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of the SLD is a crucial step in controlling the speed of heavy vehicles and reducing the risk of fatal accidents, particularly involving buses and lorries, adding that such systems have long been mandatory in European countries and Singapore. 'Although I am aware that some industry players may push back, citing additional costs and so on, when it comes to ensuring road safety, human lives must take precedence. 'I hope all Yang Berhormat will support the government's efforts to ensure smooth implementation. Any opposition should be addressed by making it clear that safety must take priority over costs and business profits,' he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong), who asked about the impact of SLD enforcement, its cost and maintenance, the implications of system failure and whether other countries have made SLD mandatory. Loke said the enforcement of SLD installation will be carried out in three phases, beginning this October. Phase 1, starting Oct 1, involves the verification of SLD functionality for all commercial vehicles manufactured after Jan 1, 2015. Phase 2, effective from Jan 1, 2026, involves the activation of SLD within the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicles built before Jan 1, 2015. Phase 3 will require the retrofit installation of SLDs (with approval from the Road Transport Department) on any commercial vehicles not already equipped with the system. This phase will be enforced from July 1, 2026. He was responding to the question from Fathul Huzir Ayob (PH-Gerik) on whether the ministry intends to mandate automatic 'cut-off' systems on buses and lorries to limit speed or stop the vehicle if safety rules are ignored. SLD is an automatic speed control system that electronically limits a vehicle's speed through its ECU to regulate speed without shutting off the engine, thereby maintaining operational safety. Loke said the system applies to all commercial vehicles, specifically goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 3,500kg and passenger vehicles with a GVW exceeding 5,000kg and carrying more than eight passengers. To Fathul Huzir's supplementary question regarding the integration of safety systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and real-time monitoring systems alongside the SLD, as well as the introduction of black boxes for commercial vehicles, Loke said the ministry is considering the proposals. He said stakeholder engagement sessions will be necessary to ensure any implementation is carried out efficiently and in an orderly manner. - Bernama
Barnama
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Mandatory Speed Limiters For Commercial Vehicles Begin Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Commercial vehicles not equipped with a Speed Limitation Device (SLD) will not be allowed on the roads as they will fail vehicle inspections once the phased enforcement of the system begins on Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of the SLD is a crucial step in controlling the speed of heavy vehicles and reducing the risk of fatal accidents, particularly involving buses and lorries, adding that such systems have long been mandatory in European countries and Singapore. 'Although I am aware that some industry players may push back, citing additional costs and so on, when it comes to ensuring road safety, human lives must take precedence. 'I hope all Yang Berhormat will support the government's efforts to ensure smooth implementation. Any opposition should be addressed by making it clear that safety must take priority over costs and business profits,' he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong), who asked about the impact of SLD enforcement, its cost and maintenance, the implications of system failure and whether other countries have made SLD mandatory. Loke said the enforcement of SLD installation will be carried out in three phases, beginning this October. Phase 1, starting Oct 1, involves the verification of SLD functionality for all commercial vehicles manufactured after Jan 1, 2015. Phase 2, effective from Jan 1, 2026, involves the activation of SLD within the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for commercial vehicles built before Jan 1, 2015. Phase 3 will require the retrofit installation of SLDs (with approval from the Road Transport Department) on any commercial vehicles not already equipped with the system. This phase will be enforced from July 1, 2026.
