Puspakom’s three-decade monopoly coming to an end in September


A Puspakom officer conduction vehicle inspection at their center in Kuala Lumpur, August 8, 2022. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: From June, those looking to provide vehicle inspection services can apply for a licence from the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who announced this yesterday, said this is part of the ministry’s efforts to reduce monopolies and introduce healthy competition in the transport sector.

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