More formal arrangements are needed before Malaysian authorities conduct new brake inspections, and the Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) has called on both the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and Puspakom to hold technical briefings with industry stakeholders before the inspection elements are introduced, according to AMH Secretary Mohd Azuan Masud. The star.
According to one separate report According to the daily news, the enforcement of the new protocol has been postponed until March 1.
“This is essential to ensure that the industry clearly understands acceptable operating parameters and to avoid unintended disruptions, while maintaining the shared objective of improving road safety. At the same time, clear communication, engagement and transition support are critical to ensure consistent compliance and fair outcomes for operators who have acted in good faith based on previous inspection standards,” said Mohd Azuan.
Since the introduction of Puspakom inspections in Malaysia, the industry’s approach to adjusting trailer drum brakes has evolved to ensure the vehicle’s braking system meets inspection requirements, Mohd Azuan said.
“Most trailer drum brake systems do not provide a clear, standardized indicator of remaining brake lining, brake pads or drum condition. As a result, operators have traditionally tended to adjust settings conservatively to avoid borderline results during inspection,” he said.
“With the new inspection criteria now also highlighting over-tight settings as a failure criterion, AMH is concerned that a significant number of otherwise roadworthy vehicles are failing inspections due to outdated customization practices that were previously accepted and widely adopted in the industry,” he added.
Puspakom implemented a revised truck brake inspection protocol on January 12, following a directive from JPJ. The inspection protocol will reject heavy vehicles with “too tight or too loose” brake settings, which can lead to loss of control, longer braking distances and serious accidents.
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