Towards Safer Cars in Malaysia

Authors

  • Z. Mohd Jawi Vehicle Safety & Biomechanics Research Centre, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, 43000 Kajang Selangor, Malaysia
  • K.A. Abu Kassim ASEAN NCAP Operational Unit, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, 43000 Kajang Selangor, Malaysia
  • M.H. Md Isa ASEAN NCAP Operational Unit, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, 43000 Kajang Selangor, Malaysia
  • A. Hamzah Vehicle Safety & Biomechanics Research Centre, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, 43000 Kajang Selangor, Malaysia
  • Y. Ghani Vehicle Safety & Biomechanics Research Centre, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, 43000 Kajang Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Car safety, Vehicle Type Approval (VTA), New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), Malaysia

Abstract

This article discusses the framework of safer cars in Malaysia based on the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The new era of automobile safety is presumably come at the right time for Malaysia after the two important milestones i.e. local assembly initiative in 1960’s and the national car project in 1980’s. The maturity of VTA exercise in Malaysia and the inception of ASEAN NCAP are contributing to direct and indirect pressure to car manufacturers to progressively produce safer cars. Since car pricing is driven by market competitiveness and not affected by safety upgrades, the consumers eventually would enjoy more values for their money through safer cars. In terms of car safety, the automotive ecosystem in Malaysia could as well explain the impact of NCAP in other ASEAN countries’ automotive layout. It is expected that there will be growing demand for safer vehicles and also positive response from OEMs in Malaysia and the region.

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Published

2021-06-02

How to Cite

Z. Mohd Jawi, K.A. Abu Kassim, M.H. Md Isa, A. Hamzah, & Y. Ghani. (2021). Towards Safer Cars in Malaysia. Journal of Advanced Vehicle System, 3(1), 7–19. Retrieved from https://akademiabaru.com/submit/index.php/javs/article/view/3874
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