New Self-Declaration Initiative at Puspakom to Simplify Commercial Vehicle Inspection
The Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) has launched a new self-declaration initiative, effective today, which involves five items not related to safety concerns for commercial vehicles. The initiative was announced on March 11 and is aimed at shortening inspection times and reducing failures due to non-critical issues.
What are the Five Items?
According to Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, the five items are:
- Vehicle body lettering
- Speed signs
- First aid kits
- Registration numbers
- Condition of passenger seats for public service vehicles
These items are not related to safety concerns, and vehicles that previously failed inspection for these items can undergo reinspection online starting today. However, it is essential to note that these items remain subject to enforcement regulations under JPJ and the Royal Malaysia Police. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in fines of up to RM300 per item.
How Does the Initiative Work?
The initiative allows for flexibility in the inspection process, with vehicles that fail inspection for the five items able to undergo reinspection online. This can significantly reduce inspection times, which is a major contributor to congestion at vehicle inspection centres. According to Puspakom chief executive officer Mahmood Razak Bahman, an estimated 7,500 commercial vehicle owners are expected to complete their self-declaration via the Puspakom website, which can reduce inspection times by nearly 10 minutes.
Guidelines and Resources
Vehicle owners can download the guidebook on the criteria of the self-declaration and specifications of the five items from the Puspakom website. The guidebook provides detailed information on the requirements for each item, as well as the necessary documentation and procedures.
Special Operation during Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025
The five items will also be among the items that JPJ will inspect during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025 special operation from March 24 to April 8 across the country. This operation is aimed at ensuring that all commercial vehicles meet the required safety and regulatory standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the five items covered by the self-declaration initiative?
- Vehicle body lettering
- Speed signs
- First aid kits
- Registration numbers
- Condition of passenger seats for public service vehicles
- How does the initiative work?
- Vehicles that fail inspection for the five items can undergo reinspection online starting today.
- The initiative allows for flexibility in the inspection process, reducing inspection times and failures due to non-critical issues.
- What is the purpose of the initiative?
- To shorten inspection times and reduce failures due to non-critical issues.
- To improve the efficiency of the inspection process and reduce congestion at vehicle inspection centres.
- How many commercial vehicle owners are expected to complete their self-declaration via the Puspakom website?
- An estimated 7,500 commercial vehicle owners are expected to complete their self-declaration via the Puspakom website.
- What is the purpose of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025 special operation?
- To ensure that all commercial vehicles meet the required safety and regulatory standards.
- To monitor compliance with safety and regulatory requirements during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025 period.