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Following up on the Daihatsu scandal, Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that Perodua and Toyota cars sold in Malaysia are safe.


Yesterday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that all Perodua and Toyota cars in Malaysia are safe. Loke confirmed this with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) following successful re-testing of models affected by the Daihatsu scandal.

Loke said JPJ’s review and further research of the data and retest results of both car manufacturers' models affected by the scandal mentioned have found them to be safe for public use. “The tests were completed by competent Technical Services (TS) and recognised by the World Forum Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulation (WP29) through the United Nations Type Approval framework,” added Loke.

Loke continued further by noting that “All models have been found to fully comply with the safety standards under UN regulations as stipulated under the current Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) procedures.” The minister said during a press conference held at the Transport Ministry office yesterday (Monday, May 28).


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Amongst the local Toyota models affected by the scandal include the DNGA-based Veloz (left) and Vios (right).


Following an open admission by Daihatsu Motor Corp. in Japan, it was revealed that the firm had ‘cheated’ with crash-testing efforts involving a number of its products dating back years. Amongst them were models sold and marketed under the Daihatsu, Toyota, and Perodua brands too.

In Malaysia, Toyota models affected by this scandal included the latest-generation Vios compact sedan and Veloz compact crossover MPV, as well as the Rush three-row crossover.


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No less than six Perodua models were affected by the Daihatsu scandal. Included were popular offerings like the (clockwise) Ativa, Axia, Myvi, and Alza.


Over at second national carmaker Perodua, the scandal effectively affected its entire line-up covering SIX models. Amongst them were the first- and second-gen Axia supermini, the Bezza compact sedan, the new-generation Alza MPV, the popular Ativa compact crossover, the Aruz three-row crossover, as well the brand-defining staple that is the Myvi hatch.

Loke had estimated the issue to affect at least 1.7 million vehicles sold by both Toyota and Perodua in Malaysia. “JPJ will continue to strictly monitor both the vehicle manufacturers as well as the Daihatsu Motor Corporation to ensure that they have implemented the necessary set improvements,” adds the minister further regarding the matter.

Those interested in viewing the full re-test report result and details may do so by visiting https://bit.ly/JPJDaihatsu.

Source: MOT via The Star & NST



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