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MOT Considering Law Amendments To Curb 'Tyre Rentals'

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tyre_rental.jpg The transport ministry is considering amending current legislation to prevent the use of "tyre rentals" to circumvent vehicle inspections. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah stated that while heavy vehicles are allowed to install new tires for inspection, they cannot revert to their old, non-compliant tires once the inspection is complete.

In an article in The Star, he also mentioned that the ministry is aware of syndicates, sometimes called "cosmetic agents," that rent tires or other spare parts to rig vehicle inspection clearances at Puspakom.

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“This is an irresponsible act that compromises road safety and the integrity of the vehicle inspection system,” said Hasbi in the Dewan Rakyat
The Minister emphasized that his ministry worked closely with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) last year to address misconduct among Puspakom inspectors.
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Furthermore, he indicated that a comprehensive review of the existing legal framework is underway. The primary goal of this review is to determine the feasibility of amending laws to impose stricter penalties on individuals found guilty of engaging in such illicit activities.

“Individuals suspected of wrongdoing have been detained for questioning under the MACC Act 2009. 20 inspection officers were investigated, with 13 suspended from duty,” Hasbi added.
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The Ministry of Transport is also initiating a collaborative effort with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), aimed to elevate the overall safety standards of vehicles on Malaysian roads by ensuring that all vehicles undergo rigorous and comprehensive inspections.

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Previously in banking and e commerce before she realized nothing makes her happier than a revving engine and gleaming tyres........

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KUALA LUMPUR

VQL6224

SELANGOR

BSM4442

JOHOR

JYR3921

PULAU PINANG

PRY5934

PERAK

APF2089

PAHANG

CFF2764

KEDAH

KGE3309

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEJ5043

KOTA KINABALU

SJQ2635

KUCHING

QAB2305N

Last updated 11 Feb, 2026

Fuel Price

Petrol

RON 95

RM 2.54

RON 97

RM 3.10

RON 100

RM 5.00

VPR

RM 6.23

Diesel

EURO 5 B10

RM 2.99

+0.03

EURO 5 B7

RM 3.19

+0.03

Last updated 12 Feb, 2026

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