![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
![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
![Nissan's inappropriate inspections started at least 20 years ago - NHK Nissan's inappropriate inspections started at least 20 years ago - NHK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61462006469_NissanEmblem.jpg)
Nissan's inappropriate inspections started at least 20 years ago - NHK
Nissan said late on Thursday it was suspending domestic production of vehicles for the Japanese market for at least two weeks to address misconduct in its final inspection procedures.
Fri Oct 20 2017
![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
![RTD staff charged with corruption RTD staff charged with corruption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463672203_CourtGavel.jpg)
RTD staff charged with corruption
Md Zamri Atan@Mohd Salleh, 36, however, pleads not guilty to the charge before judge Fathiyah Idris.
Fri Mar 31 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
![Liow asks MACC to investigate Puspakom Liow asks MACC to investigate Puspakom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478964039_950x600.jpg)
Liow asks MACC to investigate Puspakom
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has asked the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to 'enter' the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) nationwide.
Tue Jan 03 2017
![Uniform date for Puspakom check, road tax renewal causes difficulty for taxi owners Uniform date for Puspakom check, road tax renewal causes difficulty for taxi owners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462270402_teksi.jpg)
Uniform date for Puspakom check, road tax renewal causes difficulty for taxi owners
The regulation that the date for Puspakom check must be the same as the road tax renewal date for commercial vehicle.
Wed Sep 07 2016
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025