All new cars sold from next year will need to have a minimum of two frontal airbags – vehicle manufacturers must comply with this requirement, which takes effect on Jan 1, 2012, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said.
According to reports, he said the Government is prepared to offer a grace period for vehicle manufacturers and assemblers in the country who are not able to comply with the new ruling. “For those (manufacturers and assemblers) who are not able to comply with the ruling, they can talk to us and we are prepared to give them leniency of time. Maybe six months for them to comply,” he told reporters yesterday.
Kong said that all vehicles, except four-wheel drives, will be required to be fitted with airbags from next year, stating that a study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) showed that airbags and seat belts helped to save lives in road accidents.
“I think it will go a long way towards reducing the number of people who are injured in road accidents. It will also reduce the number of deaths,” he said. The reports add that Kong said both Proton and Perodua had assured they could comply with the new ruling.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally support the implementation of mandatory airbags in new vehicles from 2012, citing safety benefits and comparing Malaysia to other countries. Many express frustration over Malaysia's slow adoption, highlighting that airbags and other safety features have been proven crucial for decades. Some suggest that active safety features like ABS and ESC are even more important, criticizing the delay in regulation. A few comments mention the high costs of repairs if airbags fail and question why older or non-complying models are exempted. Overall, the sentiment leans towards approval of the safety regulation, emphasizing that lives should take priority over cost, and calling for comprehensive safety standards including other features such as ABS and ISOFIX. Off-topic discussions about vehicle models, road safety research, and personal opinions on car safety also feature but are less relevant.