Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Transport has approved a one-year extension for the Wangsa Maju branch of the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM), allowing it to continue operations until June 2026. Minister Anthony Loke stated that the extension was due to the contractor’s failure to complete the construction of a new PUSPAKOM branch in Bukit Beruntung, which is intended to replace the Wangsa Maju branch.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the transfer of operations to Bukit Beruntung was initially scheduled for the end of June this year. Therefore, the Ministry of Transport has agreed to extend the operations of the Wangsa Maju branch at its current location until June 30, 2026, until construction in Bukit Beruntung is completed. This announcement was made by Minister Loke during a press conference after his visit to the inspection center.
The decision to relocate the Wangsa Maju PUSPAKOM has been a subject of longstanding discussion due to its proximity to several schools. Minister Loke noted that there is a narrow lane leading to the branch that is shared with these schools. Complaints have been received from teachers and parents about road congestion caused by vehicles, including heavy ones, arriving for inspections early in the morning.
Minister Loke further mentioned that he anticipates a reduction in congestion in the area by early next year. This is expected as several newly approved companies offering Motor Vehicle Inspection Services (PPKM) will commence operations.
In a separate matter, Minister Loke commented on the ongoing search efforts for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The government is in the final stages of concluding a search contract with Ocean Infinity, a company based in the United Kingdom. He assured that an announcement will be made once the search contract is signed.
Earlier, the Ministry of Transport had stated that, in accordance with the Cabinet’s decision on December 13, the government had agreed to accept Ocean Infinity’s proposal to resume the search in a new area covering approximately 15,000 square kilometers in the southern Indian Ocean.