Transport Ministry Fails To Answer Firms Lack Of Experience Pas Man Says

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The Transport Ministry’s justifications on the appointment of three companies to do vehicle inspections don’t answer questions raised, a PAS man says.
ADSSpecifically, Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff said that the ministry failed to explain how these three companies met the experience criteria set out by the ministry.
Citing guidelines issued by the Road Transport Department (RTD) on April 16 last year, Nurul Islam said the document stated that companies applying to become vehicle inspectors must have expertise in related fields.
Further, the guideline stated that applicants must furnish documents showing records of relevant experience that is related or akin to the project.
‘Don’t spin this’
Nurul Islam previously pointed out that two of the three companies selected - Pakatan Petroleum Sdn Bhd and Beriman Gold Sdn Bhd - were involved in business unrelated to automotive.
Pakatan Petroleum’s business is trading petroleum, gas, and related businesses, while Beriman Gold is involved in construction, telecommunication and multimedia, and security and IT systems.
Meanwhile, the third company - Wawasan Bintang Sdn Bhd - listed inspection of motor vehicles as its business but is only eight months old.
“It is clear as day that these three companies contradict the guidelines issued by the Transport Ministry and RTD.
“Please don’t spin this (Transport Minister) Anthony Loke,” Nurul Islam said in a Facebook post last night.
Companies’ age ‘not a concern’
Nurul Islam was responding to a Transport Ministry statement yesterday in response to questions about the three companies, which were selected after the ministry ended Puspakom’s monopoly on vehicle inspection.
The ministry had said that the age of companies was not a concern.
ADSInstead, it emphasised that companies need to be financially stable and have enough rolling capital.
It stressed that the companies were chosen after meeting strict criteria, including having paid up capital of at least RM10 million throughout the service period, and a minimum of RM5 million in working capital per annum.
The companies must also ensure the provision of infrastructure, equipment, manpower, and other requirements within 24 months before the operating licence is issued.
Also required within that time period is membership with the International Motor Vehicle Committee, and a standard compliance certificate from the Standards Department.
Licences would not be granted if those requirements are not met within the two years given. - Mkini

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