Better Access With No Cap on Number of MV15 Inspection Centres

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The Malaysian Transport Ministry has lifted the cap on licensed operators authorized to perform MV15 vehicle inspections, enabling greater nationwide access to this mandatory service for used vehicle ownership transfers. This change, following the end of a single-operator concession, is expected to speed up and improve the quality of inspections while maintaining standardized fees across all centers.

The Malaysian Transport Ministry has announced there will be no limit on the number of licensed operators authorised to conduct MV15 vehicle inspections, aiming to improve accessibility for vehicle owners across the country. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said expanding the number of inspection centres would allow all states to have better access to this mandatory service required for the transfer of ownership of private used vehicles.

Loke emphasized that while the government will maintain standardised inspection fees, preventing competition based on pricing, operators will be encouraged to compete by improving service quality, integrity, and efficiency. Speaking at a visit to a private vehicle inspection centre in Sungai Buloh, he noted that inspections could be completed in under 20 minutes if motorists adhered to their scheduled appointment times.

The minister highlighted that increased availability of inspection centres would particularly benefit used-car dealers by enabling faster, more systematic ownership transfers with greater convenience. The previous single-operator concession for MV15 inspections ended on August 31, 2024, allowing the Transport Ministry to implement a multi-operator licensing framework. On July 16, 2025, the ministry announced the appointment of several new companies to run vehicle inspection centres nationwide.

In a separate matter, Loke, who also serves as secretary-general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), said he plans to propose convening a meeting of the Pakatan Harapan presidential council with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to address recent political tensions. According to Loke, recent statements by certain political figures have jeopardised political stability and could undermine investor and public confidence.

Loke stressed the importance of unity within the ruling coalition and suggested that Anwar should clarify the coalition’s direction to all parties. His remarks were made in response to Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s recent call for the removal of Umno from the government and his assertion that Umno could govern more effectively than the current administration. Loke said any official response to Ahmad Zahid’s comments should be made by Anwar, who is currently abroad.

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