Fantastic news such as this doesn’t come very often for Malaysian motorists – according to Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha, local car manufacturers such as Proton and Perodua have agreed in principal to make at least one airbag standard issue in all passenger cars by 2012. This will mean the most basic Proton Saga will be equipped with at least one driver airbag next year, and the same goes for the Perodua Viva.
Hopefully this will also spur all foreign badges to make airbags standard in their cars as well, although nearly all foreign makes already have at least one airbag in their cars. For some reason though, 4WD vehicles are excluded from this “gentleman’s agreement”.
Nevertheless, it’s about time the government did something to reduce road accident fatalities. Next – how about stability control and ABS brakes?
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express relief and support for making airbags compulsory in Malaysia from 2012, highlighting safety benefits. Many wish for more comprehensive safety features like dual airbags, ABS, and stability control to be mandated, comparing with international standards such as Euro NCAP. Some comments criticize the current regulations as half-hearted or insufficient, emphasizing that airbags alone do not guarantee safety without proper chassis strength or driver responsibility. Others discuss the high cost of safety features and the impact of taxes and tariffs, with frustrations over price increases and the slow pace of safety improvements. There is general agreement that active safety systems like ABS, EBD, and stability control are more crucial than airbags alone, and calls for better road conditions and enforcement to enhance overall road safety.