on motor vehicle inspection services from September 1, 2024, with the government having decided to open up the segment to other qualified companies once Puspakom’s current concession comes to an end on August 31.
As indicated by the transport ministry earlier today, the agency has been named as the first company to be authorised to carry out vehicle inspections under the new mechanism of the Road Transport Act . According to transport minister Anthony Loke, Puspakom can provide vehicle inspection services at its designated inspection centres and mobile inspection services throughout the country.
Loke said the response from industry players wanting to get into the motor vehicle inspection services business has been positive. He said that almost 50 companies have expressed interest in providing vehicle inspection services, having attended a briefing on the application process. Of these, two companies have having submitted official applications to obtain a licence.
While the deadline for application submissions is October 31, Loke said that the ministry would keep an open view on the matter, as thereports. “We will see how many companies apply. If there is a need to reopen applications, we will,” he said.