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The Sun
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Four firms appointed for private vehicle ownership inspections in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Transport has appointed four companies to conduct Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre (PPKM) services specifically for Change of Ownership Inspections (M.V.15) for private vehicles. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook stated that this move aims to expand inspection service availability and ease public access. Previously, vehicle owners had only one option—PUSPAKOM—for mandatory inspections before selling or buying used cars. With the new appointments, the public can choose from multiple service providers, reducing congestion at existing centres. The four selected companies are Carro Technology Sdn Bhd, Carsome Academy Sdn Bhd, Wawasan Bintang Sdn Bhd, and Beriman Gold Sdn Bhd. The decision follows a Cabinet Meeting agreement in March 2023 to open vehicle inspection services to qualified firms under the Road Transport Act 1987. Each company has 12 months to meet licensing conditions, including a minimum paid-up capital of RM1 million, local ownership, and facility readiness. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will monitor compliance before granting operating licenses. Key requirements include infrastructure development, inspection equipment, MySIKAP system integration, and JPJ-accredited inspectors. Companies involved in used car sales must maintain dedicated inspection lanes and staff, adhering to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standards. Loke emphasised that expanding PPKM services promotes competition and improves inspection quality for road safety. The shift from a single-player concession to a multi-licensing system aligns with current policies. The ministry may also consider mandatory motorcycle inspections for ownership transfers in the future. - Bernama
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.
