The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has reinforced its stance on the use of retreaded tyres, emphasising that only those meeting mandatory standards are permissible for road use. Transport Minister Anthony Loke warned that uncertified retreaded tyres, which lack proper testing and verification, pose significant safety hazards.
Minister Loke cited the Motor Vehicles (Construction & Use) Rules 1959, which mandate that retreaded tyres must have certification to ensure compliance with safety standards. He pointed out that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforces three essential standards: Malaysian Standard (MS) 224, United Nation (UN) Regulation R108, and United Nation (UN) Regulation R109. These standards ensure that retreaded tyres undergo rigorous testing for durability and performance.
“Retreaded tyres compliant with these standards have been thoroughly tested and are proven safe for road use,” Loke stated in a written reply in Parliament. This clarification was in response to Mohd Nazri Abu Hassan (PN-Merbok), who raised concerns about regulatory mechanisms to prevent accidents caused by tyre debris on the road.
Loke emphasized the critical importance of verifying tyre construction characteristics and conducting thorough testing to reduce the risk of tyre failures, such as blowouts, which endanger road safety. He also assured that the JPJ continues to implement continuous enforcement through road checks and periodic inspections at the Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center (Puspakom).
“Continuous enforcement by the JPJ, through both roadside inspections and regular checks at Puspakom, ensures that commercial vehicles always use tyres that meet the set mandatory standards,” Loke added.
The MOT’s stringent regulations and ongoing enforcement efforts are essential in maintaining road safety and preventing accidents caused by non-compliant retreaded tyres. These measures ensure that vehicles operating on Malaysian roads adhere to high safety standards, thereby protecting all road users.
