Malaysia
Malaysia
Vehicle Type Approval
Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) is a procedure conducted on all vehicle models before the registration process is done. This is done to guard the identity, dimension, weight, build characteristics and the specifications of the vehicle to ensure that it is compliant with the stipulations set under 1987 Road Transport Act and the Road Transport Rules.
Automotive Engineering Division is a division under JPJ, its fuctions includes: Leading the implementation of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) framework and developing motor vehicle safety policies, type approvals and harmonizing motor vehicle regulations at the domestic level in line with the WP29 framework. Implement Vehicle Type Approval and vehicle testing procedures for the purpose of recognizing Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) in line with the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) framework complies with the Road Transport Act 1987. Regulate and monitor PUSPAKOM, Professional Engineers, engineering workshops, accident repair workshops and Rebuilt workshops to ensure that the activities carried out comply with the requirements under the Road Transport Act 1987 and the Road Transport Rules. Evaluate and provide technical advice related to the modification of the construction and use of motor vehicles to comply with the Road Transport Act 1987 and the Rules thereunder.
JPJ together with Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM), Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change (MESTECC), Department of Standards Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), Malaysian Customs, and Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affair have established the “Malaysia National Committee for Type Approval (VTA) and Homologation” to ensure homologation management of motor vehicles. From January 1, 2005, all new models entering the Malaysian market shall be tested and type approved.
ATIC experts are working under designated Technical Services in Europe to conduct Initial Assessment, Witness Testing and CoP assessment as authorized inspectors, technical reports and approvals are accepted by Road Transport Department (JPJ) Malaysia.
General Steps
Application
Manufacturer prepares the documents required, ATIC review and submits the documents prepared by manufacturer to Road Transport Department (JPJ) Malaysia.
Testing
ATIC engineers assists manufacture send testing samples and obtain E-mark Certificates
Submits Documents
ATIC completes registration and submits documents
Approval and Mass Production
Road Transport Department Malaysia reviews the factory audit report, test reports and type approval certificates submitted, if the result is satisfied the final type approval certificate will be issued. After approval annual factory audit may be conducted by JPJ.
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Malaysia Vehicle Type Approval (VTA )
Malaysia fully adopted the UNECE vehicle technical regulations, the use of internationally accepted vehicle type approval system, therefore, in the classification of vehicle products, Malaysia is consistent with international practice, that is, in full accordance with the UNECE regulations and the EU vehicle type approval framework of the Technical Directive 2007/46/EC to classify and define.
Scope of Application
- L Category：L1/L2/L3/L4/L5/L6/L7
- M Category：M1/M2/M3
- N Category：N1/N2/N3
- O Category：O1/O2/O3/O4
- Others
No. | Items | Category | Regulation |
1 | Reflector Performance | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R3 |
2 | Direction Indicators | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R6 |
3 | Front and Rear Position (Side) Lamps, Stop Lamps and End_Outline Marker | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R7 |
4 | Noise of three-wheeled vehicles | L2,L4,L5 | UN R9 |
5 | Radio Interference Suppression | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R10 |
6 | Front Fog Lamps(If fitted) | L3,L4,L5,L7 | UN R19 |
7 | Audible Warning Device | L3,L4,L5, | UN R28 |
8 | Filament Lamps | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R37 |
9 | Rear Fog Lamps (If fitted) | L3, L4,L5,L7 | UN R38 |
10 | Speedometer | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R39 |
11 | Headlamp Cleaners (If fitted) | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R45 |
12 | Installation of Lights | L1,L3 | UN R53; UN R74 |
13 | Driver Operated Control (Motorcycle) | L1,L3 | UN R60 |
14 | Protection Against Unauthorised Use | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R62 |
15 | Special warning lamps (If fitted) | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R65 |
16 | Halogen Headlamps (HS1 & HS2 for motorcycles) | L3,L4,L5 | UN R72; UN R82 |
17 | Tyres | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5 | MS 1394; UN R75 |
18 | Brake Performance | L1, L2, L3,L4,L5 | UN R78 |
19 | Rear View Mirrors | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R81 |
20 | Daytime Running Light | L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7 | UN R87 |
No. | Items | Category | Regulation |
1 | Reflex Reflectors | M1,M2,M3 | UN R3 |
2 | Rear Registration Plate Lamp | M1,M2,M3 | UN R4 |
3 | Indicator Performance | M1,M2,M3 | UN R6 |
4 | Brake lamp performance | M1,M2,M3 | UN R7 |
5 | Radio Interference Suppression | M1,M2,M3 | UN R10 |
6 | Door Latches and Hinges (M1 only) | M1 | UN R11 |
7 | Steering mechanism | M1 | UN R12 |
8 | Brake performance | M1 M2,M3 | UN R13; R13H |
9 | Safety Belt Anchorages | M1,M2,M3 | MS 75; UN R14 |
10 | Prevention of Fire Risks | M1,M2,M3 | UN R34 |
11 | Safety Belt | M1,M2,M3 | MS 1175; UN R16 |
12 | Seats | M1,M2,M3 | UN R17; R80 |
13 | Protection Against Unauthorised Use | M2,M3 M1 | MS 1742; UN R18; UN R97; UN R116 |
14 | Front Fog Lamps (If fitted) | M1,M2,M3 | UN R19 |
15 | Interior Fittings (M1 only) | M1 | UN R21 |
16 | Reversing Lamps | M1,M2,M3 | UN R23 |
17 | Head Restraint | M1,M2,M3 | UN R25 |
18 | External Projection (M1 only) | M1 | UN R26 |
19 | Advance warning triangles | M1,M2,M3 | UN R27 |
20 | Audible Warning Device | M1,M2,M3 | UN R28 |
No. | Items | Category | Regulation |
1 | Reflex Reflectors | N1,N2,N3 | UN R3 |
2 | Rear RegistrationPlate Lamp | N1,N2,N3 | UN R4 |
3 | Indicator Performance | N1,N2,N3 | UN R6 |
4 | Brake Lamp Performance | N1,N2,N3 | UN R7 |
5 | Radio Interference Suppression | N1,N2,N3 | UN R10 |
6 | Door Latches and Hinges (N1 only) | N1 | UN R11 |
7 | Steering mechanism | N1 | UN R12 |
8 | Brake Performance | N1,N2,N3 | UN R13/ UN R13H |
9 | Safety BeltAnchorages | N1,N2,N3 | MS 75UN R14 |
10 | Mechanical Coupling (if Fitted) | N1,N2,N3 | UN R55 |
11 | Rear Underrun Protection | N2,N3 | UN R58 |
12 | External Projection | N1,N2,N3 | UN R61 |
13 | Temporary Spare Tyres (If fitted) (N1 only) | N1 | UN R64 |
14 | Special warning lamps (if fitted) | N1,N2,N3 | UN R65 |
15 | Rear Marking Plates for Slow Moving Vehicles | N1,N2,N3 | UN R69 |
16 | Rear Marking Plates for Heavy and Long Vehicles | N3 | UN R70 |
17 | Lateral Protection | N2,N3 | UN R73 |
18 | Parking Lamps (If fitted) | N1,N2,N3 | UN R77 |
19 | Steering Equipment | N1,N2,N3 | UN R79 |
20 | Measurement of Engine Power | N1,N2,N3 | UN R85 |
No. | Items | Category | Regulation |
1 | Reflex Reflectors | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R3 |
2 | Rear Registration Plate Lamp | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R4 |
3 | Indicator Performance | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R6 |
4 | Brake lamp performance | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R7 |
5 | Radio Interference Suppression | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R10 |
6 | Brake performance | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R13 |
7 | Reversing Lamps | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R23 |
8 | Mechanical Coupling | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R55 |
9 | Rear Underrun Protection | O3,O4 | UN R58 |
10 | Special Warning Lamps (If fitted) | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R65 |
11 | Rear Marking Plates for Slow Moving Vehicles | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R69 |
12 | Rear Marking Plates for Heavy and Long Vehicle | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R70 |
13 | Lateral Protection (Goods Vehicles) | O3,O4 | UN R73 |
14 | Side-marker Lamps (if fitted) | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R91 |
15 | Retro-Reflective Markings For Heavy and Long Vehicles | O2, O3, O4 | MS 828; UN R104 |
16 | Vehicle for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods | O2, O3, O4 | UN R105 |
17 | Tyres with regard to rolling sound emission | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R117 |
18 | Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Sources (If fitted) | O1,O2,O3,O4 | UN R128 |
19 | Close Coupling Device (CCD)(If fitted) | O3,O4 | UN R102 |
20 | Rollover Stability(N and O Vehicles Category) | O3,O4 | UN R111 |
Malaysia Component Type Approval (CTA)
No. | Items | Regulation |
1 | Motorcycle Helmet | MS 1 或 UN R22 |
2 | Child Safety Seat / Child Restraint System | UN R44或UN R129 |
3 | New Brake Lining or Brake Pad | UN R90 |
4 | New Pneumatic Tyres | UN R54; MS 149:2018或MS ISO 1394:2017(second revision或MS ISO 1394:2018(third revision) |
5 | New Retreaded Pneumatic Tyres | UN R108; UN R109; MS 224:2005 |
6 | Speed Monitoring Device | UN R39 |
7 | Gas Discharge Headlamp / Bulb for Motor Vehicle | UN R98或UN R99或MS ISO 303:2004 |
8 | Seat for Motor Vehicle | UN R17或UN R25 |
9 | Safety Seatbelts | UN R16 |
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