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BusinessToday
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BusinessToday
MOT Appoints Four Firms Including Carsome To Expand Vehicle Ownership Inspection Services
The Transport Ministry (MOT) has appointed four companies to provide Change of Ownership Inspection services for private vehicles, a move aimed at easing congestion and improving access to motor vehicle inspection centres. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the initiative is part of the government's effort to liberalise the Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre segment, which was previously monopolised by Puspakom. 'This will offer the public more convenient options for ownership transfer inspections without crowding existing centres that also handle heavy vehicles,' Loke said. The newly appointed firms, Carro Technology Sdn Bhd, Carsome Academy Sdn Bhd, Wawasan Bintang Sdn Bhd and Beriman Gold Sdn Bhd, have been granted 12 months to fulfil all regulatory and technical requirements before receiving their licenses to operate. The companies must meet stringent criteria, including a minimum RM1 million paid-up capital, local ownership, infrastructure readiness, integration with the MySIKAP system and ISO/IEC 17020:2012 compliance. All inspection personnel must also be accredited by the Road Transport Department. Loke emphasised that the shift from a single-player concession to a multi-license model will foster healthy competition, enhance service quality and support future policy expansions. Related
The Sun
3 days ago
- 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
Daily Express
3 days ago
- 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.
