Finally, after decades of a complete monopoly over private vehicle inspections, Puspakom now has to compete against 6 new providers.
In a major structural shift for the Malaysian automotive ecosystem, the long-standing monopoly held by Puspakom Sdn Bhd over private vehicle ownership transfer inspections—commonly known as the MV15—has officially come to an end 2 years behind schedule.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that the government has granted operational licences to six independent companies to conduct these mandatory vehicle assessments. The move is intentionally designed to scale up national capacity, ease severe bottlenecks, and offer everyday citizens more retail options.
“Previously, there were many complaints and feedback saying the process could sometimes be slow, with no options available because people had to go to only one place,” Loke told reporters. He emphasized that with thousands of vehicles changing hands daily across the country, a single branch capable of handling only 60 inspections a day is simply no longer sufficient to meet modern demand.
The Appointed Players and the Integration with MySIKAP
Following the government’s decision to open up public and commercial vehicle checks to external operators, six companies have secured the required regulatory approvals. Among the prominent automotive firms appointed are:
- Carro Technology Sdn Bhd
- Carsome Sdn Bhd
- Car Medic Sdn Bhd
- Beriman Gold Sdn Bhd
To prevent fraud and maintain strict administrative efficiency, all newly licensed inspection centres are fully integrated with the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) centralized MySIKAP system. This digital connection ensures that vehicle inspection results are securely uploaded directly into the platform in real-time, drastically speeding up the subsequent ownership transfer process for buyers and sellers.
Carro Leads the Expansion Beyond the Klang Valley
Carro is the first of the six licence holders to officially begin conducting MV15 inspections. Visiting the Carro Technology vehicle inspection centre in Kajang today, Anthony Loke used the opportunity to pressure the remaining five licence holders to expedite their rollouts, noting that establishing a single operational branch costs roughly RM300,000.
Carro is set to rapidly expand its inspection footprint with seven additional branches beginning June 16, 2026. These strategic locations include:
- Selangor: Glenmarie, Kajang, and Klang
- Kuala Lumpur: Wangsa Melawati
- Penang: Bayan Lepas
- Johor: Muar and Johor Bahru
- Melaka
While acknowledging that operators naturally gravitate toward densely populated areas like Selangor, Loke explicitly urged the newly appointed firms to look past the Klang Valley to ensure broader, more balanced nationwide coverage so other states are not left out.
Fixed Pricing, Fast Turnarounds, and Strict Compliance
For Malaysian motorists worried about rising costs, the Ministry of Transport has confirmed that the inspection fee remains strictly regulated and fixed at RM30. When factoring in the mandatory Sales and Service Tax (SST), the total out-of-pocket cost amounts to an affordable RM37.80.
The streamlined process is remarkably quick compared to the legacy system. Operators like Carro can complete a physical vehicle inspection in about 10 minutes, with the entire administrative process wrapping up within 15 to 20 minutes. The inspection routine covers standard legal verifications, including checking the chassis and engine numbers, inspecting tinted glass compliance, and verifying if the vehicle has ever been structurally dismantled.
“It’s just like a tyre shop,” Loke noted, highlighting the modern, consumer-friendly approach. “You come in for an inspection, make an appointment online, and while waiting you can go to a nearby restaurant or stall for a drink. Within 15 to 20 minutes, everything is completed.”
To prevent any compromise in standards following the end of the monopoly, the government has warned that Putrajaya will conduct surprise audits on these private inspection centres from time to time to guarantee strict regulatory compliance. Any company capable of fulfilling the government’s stringent criteria is welcome to apply, as the Ministry of Transport remains open to licensing more operators to maximize public efficiency.
