Investigation into Vehicles Approved by Puspakom
The Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) has been involved in an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of Puspakom have been summoned to provide statements in connection with the investigation.
Summoned Officers
Puspakom chief executive officer Mahmood Razak Bahman confirmed that all the officers were called up to give statements at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Putrajaya, on Monday and today. Two of the officers were responsible for approving the vehicles, while the other two are responsible for failing the inspections.
Denial of Claims
Mahmood Razak denied claims that seven vehicles were seized by JPJ within Puspakom premises, saying that only one vehicle was seized at the Puspakom Wangsa Maju branch. He also clarified that a total of 104 vehicles seized in Perak were actually outside the Puspakom premises, and they have not yet been inspected.
Puspakom’s Cooperation
Mahmood Razak assured that Puspakom is ready to cooperate with JPJ in efforts to enhance road safety and preserve the integrity of the national transportation system. He welcomed the cooperation between JPJ and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in inspecting and monitoring both registered workshops and unlicensed workshops suspected of being involved in the rental of commercial vehicle components.
Puspakom’s Commitment to Road Safety
Mahmood Razak emphasized that Puspakom is committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. He stated that the centre will comply with any new directives issued in line with efforts to address irresponsible behaviour by commercial vehicle owners.
Heavy Vehicle Failures
Mahmood Razak revealed that approximately eight per cent of heavy vehicles fail inspections at Puspakom each year out of an average of 2.8 million vehicle inspections conducted. He highlighted that brakes are among the major and primary issues, followed by the condition of the tyres and the vehicle’s overall system.
Conclusion
The investigation into vehicles approved by Puspakom is a significant step towards ensuring the safety of all road users. Puspakom’s commitment to cooperation with JPJ and KPDN demonstrates its dedication to preserving the integrity of the national transportation system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many officers from Puspakom were summoned to provide statements?
A: Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of Puspakom were summoned to provide statements.
Q: What were the officers responsible for?
A: Two officers were responsible for approving the vehicles, while the other two are responsible for failing the inspections.
Q: How many vehicles were seized by JPJ within Puspakom premises?
A: Only one vehicle was seized at the Puspakom Wangsa Maju branch.
Q: What percentage of heavy vehicles fail inspections at Puspakom each year?
A: Approximately eight per cent of heavy vehicles fail inspections at Puspakom each year.