![Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738921212_PPKM.jpg)
Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly
Loke said the companies were selected based on key criteria, including financial stability and a minimum paid-up capital of RM10 million.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![JPJ inspects 37 PUSPAKOM centres, seizes commercial vehicles for violations JPJ inspects 37 PUSPAKOM centres, seizes commercial vehicles for violations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736743505_TBAEDYFADLY.jpg)
JPJ inspects 37 PUSPAKOM centres, seizes commercial vehicles for violations
Ops Khas PUSPAKOM is implemented to ensure vehicle safety and curb technical violations in commercial vehicles.
Mon Jan 13 2025
![MOT to collaborate with MACC on Puspakom investigation MOT to collaborate with MACC on Puspakom investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735812746_sidangmediaanthon.jpg)
MOT to collaborate with MACC on Puspakom investigation
The Transport Ministry (MOT) will collaborate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate vehicles that fail to meet the standards set by Puspakom
Thu Jan 02 2025
![JPJ conducts Op Mengejut Puspakom nationwide today JPJ conducts Op Mengejut Puspakom nationwide today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51735540956_TBjpj.jpg)
JPJ conducts Op Mengejut Puspakom nationwide today
The operation was carried out without prior notice to Puspakom, following instructions from Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Mon Dec 30 2024
![APAD imposes temporary ban on socket use in express buses APAD imposes temporary ban on socket use in express buses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730955657_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
APAD imposes temporary ban on socket use in express buses
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the temporary ban is to enable a thorough investigation to determine the actual cause of the incident.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors [COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708307851_TBKeretaterbakar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors
Malaysia is very dependent on private vehicles, and therefore more efforts must be made to guarantee the health and safety of road users.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Puspakom: Cashless transactions from July 1 Puspakom: Cashless transactions from July 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61630404981_PUSPAKOMGeneric.jpg)
Puspakom: Cashless transactions from July 1
Shukor said customers can make payments online via e-wallets, debit cards or credit cards.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Sufficient stock of driving licence, road tax disks at RTD, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MYEG until year end Sufficient stock of driving licence, road tax disks at RTD, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MYEG until year end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631668325_JPJ.jpg)
Sufficient stock of driving licence, road tax disks at RTD, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MYEG until year end
The remaining stock of RTD controlled documents was still sufficient for the purpose of renewal or transaction of LKM and LMM.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Kota Kinabalu Puspakom closed from tomorrow after staff tests positive for COVID-19 Kota Kinabalu Puspakom closed from tomorrow after staff tests positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622072528_PUSPAKOMGeneric.jpg)
Kota Kinabalu Puspakom closed from tomorrow after staff tests positive for COVID-19
The immediate closure was done to ensure that sanitisation and cleaning work can be conducted at the premises.
Thu May 27 2021
![Modification of vehicles can cause accidents - JPJ Modification of vehicles can cause accidents - JPJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616812175_JPJOPERASI.jpg)
Modification of vehicles can cause accidents - JPJ
Mohd Zaki said there are reasons for every regulations imposed, especially for the safety of road users.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![Increase percentage of PwD in public sector - PwD Club Increase percentage of PwD in public sector - PwD Club](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614840261_PwDClub.jpg)
Increase percentage of PwD in public sector - PwD Club
Mohd Fadzriq Izzardy also asked for improvement in facilities for the disabled as well as the process of applying for driving licence.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![Former Puspakom HR division head charged with forging document Former Puspakom HR division head charged with forging document](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611221537_NoorMarlizaIshak.jpg)
Former Puspakom HR division head charged with forging document
Former Puspakom Sdn Bhd Human Resource Division head pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to two counts of forging a document, in 2016.
Thu Jan 21 2021
![No Puspakom inspection for private vehicles with expired LKM No Puspakom inspection for private vehicles with expired LKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484317990_PUSPAKOMGeneric.jpg)
No Puspakom inspection for private vehicles with expired LKM
The government made the decision after taking into account the vehicle owners' requests for a relaxation.
Fri Sep 04 2020
![Puspakom offers free vehicle inspection in conjunction with Aidilfitri Puspakom offers free vehicle inspection in conjunction with Aidilfitri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484317990_PUSPAKOMGeneric.jpg)
Puspakom offers free vehicle inspection in conjunction with Aidilfitri
Puspakom Sdn Bhd is offering free inspection service, known as volunteer vehicle inspection, for private vehicles between June 13 and 23 in conjunction with Aidilfitri.
Fri Jun 09 2017
![Puspakom to offer free private vehicle inspection for Chinese New Year Puspakom to offer free private vehicle inspection for Chinese New Year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484317990_PUSPAKOMGeneric.jpg)
Puspakom to offer free private vehicle inspection for Chinese New Year
Mohammed Shukor Ismail said the inspection could be done at all its centres nationwide, except for Shah Alam, Taman Bukit Maluri, Mak Mandin and Kota Bharu branches.
Fri Jan 13 2017
![Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her' Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738926628_TBTHAICHINA.jpg)
Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her'
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra says, she personally looked into security protocols in place to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738922827_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM
There is no need for such guidelines because Muslims already know their boundaries, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages [COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590765086_exam.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages
What the nation needs now are credible, research-driven solutions that do more than just scratch the surface.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635504957_AnnaJenkins.jpg)
Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision
Annapuranee "Anna" Jenkins' remains were found nearly three years later, after her 2017 abrupt disappearance while on holiday in Penang.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738925520_ZaynRayyan.jpg)
Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault"
According to the teacher, Zayn Rayyan's mother said those words when she visited the family a day after the child was reported missing.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738921639_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first
This issue arose following several inquiries from Muslims regarding invitations to events organised by non-Muslim communities, says JAKIM.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist' Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738920610_ReynhardSinaga.jpg)
Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'
Reynhard Sinaga was found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men whom he drugged after taking them back to his apartment from clubs.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738919573_HelikopterTerhempa.jpg)
Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today
AAIB is still conducting investigations at the scene, and the helicopter wreckage will be removed once the probe is completed.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738921212_PPKM.jpg)
Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly
Loke said the companies were selected based on key criteria, including financial stability and a minimum paid-up capital of RM10 million.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities [COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737042830_economylaptop.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities
Policymakers and businesses must balance fiscal consolidation and economic risks to ensure sustained growth this year.
Fri Feb 07 2025