A new security sticker equipped with a QR code will be mandatory for motorcycle helmets sold in Malaysia from 2019. This was announced by Mohd Azanuddin Salleh, managing director of SIRIM QAS International, a subsidiary of Malaysian standards body SIRIM, in a Bernama report.
Use of the new security sticker will ensure the helmet is genuine and meets Malaysian safety standards. “Using the SIRIM QAS app which can be downloaded via App Store or Google Play, users can determine if the helmet is approved,” said Azanuddin.
Aside from the QR code, the new SIRIM motorcycle helmet sticker contains other security features, such as UV sensitive printing and micro text. Other security features include Guillouche patterns to prevent forgery and use of high quality printing material.
Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Shaharuddin, director-general of JPJ, said the department is working in co-operation with Royal Malaysian Customs and the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Affairs to prevent the import and sale of motorcycle helmets not meeting Malaysian standards. “Any imported helmet must meet Malaysian Standard MS1 and Regulation UNR 22,” said Shaharuddin.
Helmets meeting the UNR 22 certification will be marked with an ‘E’ at the chin strap and visor, clarified Shaharuddin. “Anyone importing motorcycle helmets into Malaysia, whether for a collection or sale must ensure the helmets meet the relevant regulations or face import being barred by Customs,” Shaharuddin added.
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will this be like milo and maggi where the qr code leads to a malicious websites?
“Aside from the QR code, the new SIRIM motorcycle helmet sticker contains other security features, such as UV sensitive printing and micro text”
I was hoping the super duper SIRIM stiker can prevent anyone using it from being killed in an accident…
Just like Shell oil bottles with QR code to verify authenticity.
Good move! Should extend similar to all other type vehicles after market accessories too. Already far too many unregulated vehicle accessories in the market!..helmets, exhaust, tints, non-manufacturer fitted HID’s..and the list goes on…
SIRIM doesn’t mean anything. It’s even more meaningless than DOT
How the hell does the tupperware plastic NS90 and apollo helmets can pass sirim tests?? ANd why does Japanese JIS T8133 or British BS 6658 or SNELL M2000/M2005 or USA DOT or aussie/NZ AS/NZS 1698 cannot be used?? Do you say that all these specifications is not good as the SIRIM that can pass the apollo helmets??
As long as the imported helmet bears a DOT, ECE, or SNELL certifications, it should be good enough. Why need extra sirim cert? This will add cost to already super expansive premium imported helmets….if its good for mat saleh’s head…it is good enough for our head. After all their lives more precious than other being in this world
Yap very agreed with u, this all only for cukai
So based on your logic, why Jepunis, British, Aus/NZ have different cert?
Do they all got different heads?
Arai is made in japan but has ECE and Snell certification on their helmets. I dont even care if Arai has passes their japan equivalent certification.
So another company benefits from the QR Code project?? Stop all this nonsense and just catch all those idiots riding recklessly with their kapcai and superbikes as we still have one if the highest accident rates worldwide
You forget that this Gomen is all about making money, not to enforce the laws. Anything illegal can be legalised with money now.
Yup like dark tinted can now be legal by just paying JPJ