From January 1 next year, all vehicle tint film used on newly-registered vehicles will be required to adhere to the new Malaysia Standard (MS) 2669 standard that has been set by the Department of Standards Malaysia, The Star reports. It is the region’s first standardised test for vehicle tint film.
The new standard will see tint film being identifiable via QR code security labels – with the compatible phone app, enforcement officers will be able to obtain the full specifications of the installed film and verify its compliance by scanning its code. The code will also contain details such as the make of the vehicle and when the date the product was installed.
According to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, the move towards a standardised guideline will not only ease the work of enforcement officers but also benefit consumers.
“Before, there was no standard for car tint film makers and each had their own interpretation of what tint was acceptable under the law. With this mechanism, a lot of disputes over what tint is acceptable can be resolved,” he explained.
Liow said the adoption of the MS2669 standard was spearheaded by the AAA (Auto Audio Accessories and Air-Condition Traders Association). The new standard doesn’t only take into account and evaluate a tint film based on its solar control performance but also its resistance to weathering, among other parameters.
The report added that only AAA-registered outlets will issue the QR code label – which will be provided for free – for certified products, and these will be available before January.
As for existing installations, Liow said that as long as the minimum permissible visible light transmission level (VLT) of an installed film complies with the rules, a motorist will not have to change the tint film on his/her vehicle.
Current permissible VLT levels are 70% for the front windscreen, 50% for front side windows and 30% for rear side windows and rear screen. Liow added that vehicle owners can visit a Puspakom centre or a vehicle tint film dealer to check the VLT levels of the tint installed in their vehicle.
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QR code? Looks like someone just got a contract with supplier from China.
The shop in the first picture untung besar cause the guy is tinting a CRZ but charge for a sedan car. All the same. Less two back windows but still charge sedan price…
Makes no difference. Thousands of vehicles are tinted pitch black. So gelap that you cannot see anything.
JPJ and PDRM see and even pass them also, they don’t bother stopping these vehicles.
I got so many friends also been using 100% black tinted cars for years, never been stopped once.
Indeed. My Ah Beng friend drive vios also no problem
Agreed. The enforcement and the safety of the people, all secondary laaaa. What’s chief importance of it all is who gets the tender to do all the follow on studies, who’s gonna implement this and that, who’s in it for da money…
Surely some smart@$$ will come up with a way to make a fake QR code that will give a reading that passes the standard set ;)
Imported vehicles seems exempted even though they require inspection before registration. Some totally cannot see inside.
Imported vehicles are not exempted, those recond one especially come with completely dark tint but still passed puspakom check because the dealers changed the windows before sending for inspection and then change back afterwards.
Great…now those non conformance tint can sell cheap cheap for home tint. good timing now that our weather is so hot….
I really do not understand why the govn is so strict about having tinted windows in sunny Malaysia when cold climate first world countries such as the UK and Australia are being so relaxed regarding this matter. If dark tints are so bad for motorists then why are certain ministers and head of govn depts allowed to use it?
Not true. Please check your facts.
In the Uk, for any cars used after 1985, the front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.
https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules
Why don’t u go on to tell him about the rear % requirements then?
I stated facts as it is in the government website, and also provided the URL. Please go read and verify.
Australian govt doesn’t allow car to have any tinting on the front windscreen, not even if the film is 100% clear.
how about the illegal blinding HID????
which is more dangerous???
How about imported cars from japan? Estima, Vellfore etc etc. Does the tint that came originated with it passes the ms2669 standard?
Enforcement, enforcement, and enforcement.
You can get your namelists easily from the invoices/receipts.
You can potentially collect one billion per annum if you really tackle traffic issues/offenses seriously. rm300 x 10 million.
Make sure your money is not hijacked by USA front-line officers.
Overall, dark tints are not good for ourselves and other road users, mild tints are okay.
Think about it thoroughly before you argues.
I’ve a friend tinted whole window can’t see anything from side during at night. So dangerous
Standard nombor plate taknak pula ditetapkan.
Already set, its just that the people were too blind and ego to follow them
Another scheme cepat kaya idea.
someone is going to be a millionaire overnight… at who expense? shit… we are going to get rape again come 1/1/18.
kalau kamu tak nak bising2.
buang semua tinted. dan duit poket anda selamat.
kalau takut penjenayah.
pakai la otak, simpan barang peribadi dan harta benda di tempat sepatutnya, bukan letak atas kerusi sebelah pemandu.
Itu pun kalau ada otak untuk pikir.
What to do…common sense is not so common anymore…semua otak kat lutut or bontot…
same story for umpteen years. next news please.
yeah right.. who received the tender?! money money money..
Any suggestion on what grade will be suitable for cars from your nice neigbours Singapore or Thailand driving in daily give a clear answer please
open secret…none of the tints available are actually legal….70% tint itself but once applied on glass its away below the allowed VLT