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The Sun
2 days ago
- 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.
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.
The Star
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Strict rules, safe roads
Checks underway: Staff examining the tire thickness of a lorry at the Puspakom inspection centre in Alam Megah. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: More than 600 commercial vehicles have failed tyre inspections at Puspakom since the Road Transport Department (JPJ) tightened the inspection requirements beginning this month. 'Between June 1 and 10, 658 out of 49,570 commercial vehicles, or 1.3%, failed the tyre inspection, while 43 commercial vehicles (mainly tipper trucks) failed the sideboard inspection,' said the national vehicle inspection company. Effective June 1, a tyre will only pass inspection if the entire tyre surface has a tread depth of at least 1.6mm. Up to May 31, a tyre could pass if at least 75% of its tread area has the stipulated minimum tread depth requirement. The failure rate attributable to tyres was 1.1% for all of May. For dumper or tipper lorries, their sideboards must not exceed either 762mm or 610mm, depending on the vehicle's gross vehicle weight, and documentation on the type of load they are allowed to transport must be presented during inspection – a practice that was not required previously. On the latest passing rate, Puspakom said in a written response to The Star that heavy vehicle owners and operators should not focus solely on passing inspections, but also prioritise safety and roadworthiness by complying with standards set under the Road Transport Act. Nonetheless, Puspakom noted that this initial comparison may not be truly reflective of the situation on the ground, as the June data covers only the first 10 days after the ruling came into effect. ALSO READ: Loose lorry tyre caused deadly pile-up that claimed seven lives in Melaka 'Adhering to these standards not only helps safeguard the safety of vehicle owners and other road users, but also contributes significantly to reducing road accidents,' said Puspakom. Heavy vehicles came into focus recently with several high-profile crashes, such as the May 13 collision between a tipper truck and a police lorry that resulted in the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit personnel, as well as the June 9 bus crash that killed 15 undergraduates. Both tragedies took place in Perak. On a separate matter, Puspakom said failure rates (from all causes) of inspected vehicles that saw a bump in January and February have now moderated. 'The failure rate for inspection at our centres now average 23%, against a high of 39% in the first two months of the year. 'This reflects a more cautious and careful approach by vehicle owners, which is positive news for us,' said Puspakom chief executive officer Mahmood Razak Bahman in the same statement. He added that this is likely due to vehicle owners exercising greater caution by ensuring their vehicles are better maintained.
