PUTRAJAYA: More than 10 companies have applied for licences to conduct vehicle inspections across the country, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said, effectively ending a monopoly held by the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) for three decades.
This follows the government's announcement that, from September 1, 2024, Puspakom will no longer have exclusive rights to periodic motor vehicle inspections.
This initiative is in line with the government's plan to foster a more competitive service environment, benefiting all Malaysians, Loke said.
The transport ministry is reviewing the applications, with the new operators set to be announced by the end of 2025.
The new operators will require additional time to establish their facilities, with the aim of providing consumers with more choices.
In March last year, Loke announced that Puspakom's concession would end on August 31, 2024, and it would no longer be the sole provider of vehicle inspection services.