Kuala Lumpur, 19 January 2024 – Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (“PIAM”) looks forward to the upcoming release of the Malaysian Standard – Motor Vehicle Aftermarket Smash Repair Requirements (“MS”) in the first quarter of this year. The MS is poised to establish new standards for the safe and proper repair of accident-involved motor vehicles.

This initiative results from collaborative effort of key stakeholders in the motor accident repair ecosystem including Ministry of Transport Malaysia, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (“JPJ”), PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Federation of Automobile Workshop Owners’ Association, Malaysian Automotive Association, PIAM, Malaysia Takaful Association and repairers (including motor franchise repairers).

Concurrently, the Automotive Engineering Division of JPJ is also revising the guidelines on vehicle accident repair to ensure the use of quality and safe repair methods for accident-involved motor vehicles in accordance with the Road Transport Act 1987. The development of these guidelines considers the latest automotive technology and repair methodology focusing on the specific area of repair, including but not limited to kink/bend, chassis and wheel alignment, and body corrosion. These guidelines will become mandatory for the repair of all private vehicles when implemented.

PIAM expresses full support and commitment to the ongoing collaboration with stakeholders, in shaping a motor vehicle accident repair industry that prioritises safety, quality and consumer welfare.

PIAM is closely monitoring this and other important regulatory developments and will review their implications on the motor vehicle accident repair ecosystem and the way forward.

 

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About General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM)

PIAM is the national trade association of all licensed direct and reinsurance companies for general insurance in Malaysia. Currently, PIAM has 23 member companies. More information on PIAM can be obtained from its website: www.piam.org.my.

 

Media Relations Contact:

Ms Susanna G. Simon

Manager, Consumer Education, PR & Corporate Communications, PIAM

Tel                   : +603-2274 7399

Fax                  : +603-2274 5910

E-mail             : susanna.simon@piam.org.my