PUSPAKOM in Malaysia (2026): how to book on GiCheck, what each inspection costs and what to do if you fail

What is PUSPAKOM, and which inspection do you actually need?

PUSPAKOM is the company that carries out compulsory vehicle inspections for JPJ. It was the only provider until its concession ended on 31 August 2024, and it has been a licensed inspection company since 1 September 2024, with 53 full inspection centres and more than 25 visiting sites nationwide. Which inspection you need depends on what you are doing with the vehicle, and that is where most people get confused.

All fees come from PUSPAKOM's fee page. Motorcycles do not need an inspection for an ownership transfer, according to JPJ's transfer guide.

You no longer have to use PUSPAKOM for MV15. The Transport Ministry appointed other companies specifically for private vehicle ownership transfer inspections. The minister said in September 2026 that the fee is fixed by JPJ at all licensed centres, and that a scheduled inspection at those centres takes under 20 minutes with results sent straight to JPJ. For a B7 or a commercial inspection, book PUSPAKOM.

A pass on MV15 is not a mechanic's opinion. The minister described MV15 as basic checks such as verifying chassis numbers, and PUSPAKOM says it protects a new owner from buying an unlawful vehicle such as a cut and join. If you are buying a car and care about its condition, the RM50 voluntary inspection answers a different question.

How much does a PUSPAKOM inspection cost in 2026?

Three smaller charges catch people out:

• Booking fee: RM5, up from RM3.50, since 4 January 2026. It is charged separately from the inspection fee.
• Service tax: PUSPAKOM said the rate on vehicle inspections rose to 8% on 1 March 2024, so the amount at checkout can be a little above the listed fee.
• A lost document: a copy of the report costs RM10. A copy of an inspection certificate costs RM20 and needs a police report first.

Worked example. These totals are illustrations only. They assume each inspection is booked separately at RM5, and they exclude service tax and JPJ's own transfer fee.

How do I book PUSPAKOM on GiCheck, now that MyPUSPAKOM is gone?

Book at gicheck.my or in the GiCheck app. PUSPAKOM launched the GiCheck website in January 2026 and said in February that the app replaces the MyPUSPAKOM app. Old MyPUSPAKOM links still appear on Google, so go to GiCheck directly. It connects to JPJ's mySIKAP to pull your vehicle details and check whether you are eligible for the inspection.

1. Log in to GiCheck and choose the inspection type, centre, date and time.
2. If someone else will bring the car, enter their details when booking. They must bring their NRIC or passport.
3. Complete the payment as GiCheck shows it. PUSPAKOM takes cashless payment only, so do not count on cash at the counter.
4. Arrive 20 minutes early with your documents. You cannot be more than 10 minutes late.
5. Register at the counter and leave the car in the lane. Most inspections take about an hour.
6. Collect your result at the counter. The digital report goes to your email.

No slots? You have three choices.

• Check other centres: Pandan Mewah closed on 30 September 2026 and Kajang opened on 5 October with up to 800 vehicles a day of capacity.
• GEAR: a paid priority slot for the next day, at an introductory RM150 per vehicle for eligible private vehicles, with up to 80 slots a day during the August 2026 rollout. The notice does not say whether the inspection fee is included, so read the total before you pay.
• Doorstep inspection: service fees start at RM120 for the Mobile Van for private vehicles, and RM60 for the Mobile Truck and Light Mobile for commercial vehicles. The final fee depends on volume.

Can you walk in? Walk-ins, including re-inspections, were suspended in February 2025, and PUSPAKOM now tells customers to book through GiCheck. Its fee page does say walk-ins are welcome at participating centres for the voluntary inspection only. Call first if you are relying on that.

Runners. PUSPAKOM has a vetted list of representatives called PAR and says you use any third party representative at your own risk. Ask for the fee upfront and do not hand over documents you cannot replace.

PUSPAKOM centres in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor:

Opening hours. PUSPAKOM's FAQ gives Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm for KL and Selangor. PUSPAKOM said in September it planned to open seven days a week from November and is aiming for 24 hours from January 2027, depending on public response and manpower. I could not find a notice confirming the change branch by branch, so go by the dates GiCheck actually offers you. If you are unsure whether a centre handles your vehicle type, call PUSPAKOM customer service on 03-5101 7000 before you drive out.

What does PUSPAKOM check, and what happens if you fail?

PUSPAKOM lists 10 inspection points, though each inspection type has different items:

• Identity: registration, chassis and engine numbers.
• Above carriage: the upper body structure.
• Tinted glass: visible light through windscreen and windows.
• Emission: smoke or gases against legal limits.
• Side slip: front wheel alignment.
• Suspension, brake and undercarriage: how they perform and their condition.
• Speedometer: reading against actual road speed.
• Headlights: intensity and beam alignment.

Before you go, PUSPAKOM suggests checking that your plates are clean and visible, tyres and brakes are safe, tint is legal and the engine is serviced. Since 17 March 2025, body lettering, speed signs, first aid kits, registration numbers and passenger seat condition (for public service vehicles) are no longer on the mandatory list, but owners are still responsible for complying with those rules.

If you fail, repair the failed item and book a re-inspection. PUSPAKOM's chief executive was reported in February 2025 as saying owners usually have 14 days to fix the problem and that a re-inspection checks only the failed components. Confirm your own deadline with the branch, because the rule can differ by inspection type. If you disagree with the result, ask for the Branch Manager.

Selling or buying a used car: MV15, JPJ and your insurance

Your MV15 report now lasts 120 days. A Transport Ministry directive doubled it from 60 days, effective 1 July 2026. PUSPAKOM's FAQ page still showed the old 60 days when I checked on 4 November 2026, so trust the notice. If the report expires before the transfer is done, the car must be inspected again.

1. Clear any blocks first. JPJ will not process the transfer if there is a finance company's ownership claim, unsettled Customs tax or a blacklist record.
2. Do the inspection. MV15 for every private car, and B7 too if the buyer takes a loan.
3. Go to JPJ together. For individual owners, both the registered owner and the new owner must attend in person for fingerprint verification, and a representative is allowed only for non-individual vehicles. Bring identity documents, the VOC and a completed JPJK3 form. JPJ services through MyEG channels were suspended from 5 October 2026.
4. Sort out insurance on both sides. This is the step people forget.

A PUSPAKOM report says nothing about your insurance. Three things are worth checking yourself. BNM reminds drivers to look at the car's market value against the sum insured and the average clause. Non-factory accessories may not be covered for theft unless declared. And if you changed the engine, chassis or body, you need a Special Inspection, so tell your insurer too. You can also check your NCD online for free before you buy.

Lorries, vans and e-hailing: how inspections affect your road tax

The Road Transport Act 1987 requires commercial vehicles to undergo a Routine Inspection every 6 months, and it decides whether you can renew road tax. JPJ's renewal guide sets three conditions for a commercial vehicle:

• a valid PUSPAKOM inspection covering the period you are applying for;
• insurance covering the same period;
• a valid permit for that period.

After the first 2 years from registration, commercial vehicles and trailers can only renew for a maximum of 6 months at a time, and only a licence expiring within two months can be renewed. Trailers for containers follow a 10 year rule instead.

Book early. Since March 2025 the Transport Ministry has allowed inspection up to 30 days before the road tax expires, up from 14 days. If you miss your date, PUSPAKOM's list also asks for a JPJ compound receipt, PG3 or approval letter.

Do not rent parts to pass. In October 2026 PUSPAKOM backed JPJ and KPDN after they uncovered a scheme in Gebeng, Kuantan, renting out tyres for RM100 to RM150 per vehicle just to clear the inspection. PUSPAKOM's point is simple: the certificate should describe the vehicle on the road. It is also poor protection for your business, because the worn tyres are still on the lorry when something happens.

E-hailing drivers: PUSPAKOM lists RM55 for Routine and RM70 for Initial, and asks for your E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP) reference number. Check your own inspection schedule with your platform or APAD. I do not quote a frequency here because I could not verify a current official notice on it. Your cover should also match the way you use the car; my e-hailing insurance page covers this.

Fleet owners in Kajang, Semenyih and Bangi have a new option for light commercial vehicles at the Kajang centre. For lorry insurance and road tax together, see my lorry insurance page.

What should you do next, and where can Lulu help?

PUSPAKOM and JPJ handle the inspection and the transfer, and that part is not something I do. Where I can help is the part that comes right after:

• Just bought a used car? Tell me the car and your last policy, and I will explain the cover, sum insured and NCD questions to ask.
• Just sold a car? I can walk you through cancelling the policy and keeping your NCD for the next one.
• Road tax coming due? I arrange car insurance and road tax renewal on WhatsApp, for cars, e-hailing and lorries. I do not do motorcycles.

I advise in Mandarin, English and Cantonese, and I serve Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. No hard selling. If your current cover is fine, I will say so. WhatsApp me at 016-914 0086. Please do not send your MyKad number in the first message.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees are correct to the sources listed as of 4 November 2026; JPJ and PUSPAKOM's latest notices take priority.