PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — Starting April 15, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will make licensing guidelines for periodic motor vehicle inspections available on their official websites, announced Transport Minister Anthony Loke. These guidelines outline service requirements, inspection procedures, equipment specifications, operating standards for inspection centers, and regulatory measures. Loke highlighted seven key components, including a RM10 million paid-up capital and RM5 million annual turnover requirement for sustainable business operations.
License holders are restricted to mandatory inspections under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) without offering repair, modification, or vehicle sales services to maintain integrity. Inspection center locations will be determined by MOT, with bids required for urban and rural areas. Local companies, registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and local authorities, are eligible to bid, while foreign companies must incorporate locally or form joint ventures. Interim approvals will be granted to qualified parties for up to 24 months, subject to compliance with development timelines.
Upon completion, licenses for motor vehicle inspections, valid for up to 10 years, will be issued, with provisions for extensions. License holders must adhere to terms, directives, and safety standards stipulated by MOT and JPJ throughout the validity period, with penalties for non-compliance. The guidelines aim to ensure inspection integrity, orderliness, and road safety, with a briefing session scheduled for April 23 for interested parties. This move follows the Cabinet’s decision on March 17 to open periodic inspection services to qualified providers after the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) concession ends on August 31, 2024.
