The transport ministry says the new window tint regulations have not been introduced solely to generate revenue for the government, The Star reports. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the new guidelines – which includes the removal of the 30% minimum visible light transmission (VLT) cap for rear windscreen and rear windows – are also aimed at providing all motorists with the convenience of darker rear windows (and hence, cooler vehicles).
He said despite there being revenue involved, this was only for darkening a vehicle completely, and not every application will result in approval. Individuals can apply to reduce the VLT percentage of the front windscreen and front side windows below the regulated 70% and 50% level respectively for security and health reasons, but will have to pay a RM5,000 fee for a two-year permit if approval is granted.
“Anyone can apply, but that does not mean that those able to afford the RM5,000 charge will get their applications approved. We will assess what kind of risk the person has,” he said. Loke was responding to his predecessor Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai’s views that the RM5,000 charge seemed to be “only looking at the revenue side.”
Loke said a committee had been set up to approve these applications and this will ensure there was no abuse in power by the transport minister or the road transport department (JPJ) director-general.
“There will be a committee and processes (to follow) particularly, to filter out those with criminal records. I have surrendered my power to this committee,” he said. Loke had previously said that the government projects that the annual income from fees will be worth around RM6 million annually. Read all about the new guidelines here.
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Its all about the money,
its all about the dum dum duh dee dum dum
and i think we got it all wrong anyway
We find stranges ways,
of showing them how much we really care
when in fact we dont seem to care at all
-Meja (Its all about the Money)
Last time illegal duit Kopi, is now duit Kami.
its all about the duit Kopi dum dum duh dee dum dum
Tun said there are too many, so how?
Salam YB Anthony, this osem move to regulate the new window tint within 1year in authority. Those detractors got nothing constructive to contribute… kondem & bashing, troll thats what they do best in frustration. Their own transport minister did nothing about dark tinting since the 1980s, more than 30 year ago. Sigh insaf laa hang
YB Anthony it seems works very hard and cares for the nation. This is what you call an honest and caring Minister. Totally honest!
Before you bash, please know that those who don’t like to tint their cars can always leave it as it is, we are not forcing you to tint. We are only giving you an option, like the options given by past government to VVIP.
Is it my option if some ahole who decides to tint super pitch black then can’t see my car and unintentionally knocks into me? The voice of the majority should be heard, not the voice of selfish minorities.
Double speak. When they are not talking about the money, their intention is ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. Didn’t they said cash is king? Indeed.
Cash is definitely king. That’s why when the past cronies account got frozen, they can’t protest or do anything. Can only bash the gov online. Haha.
Lol! Digging even deeper the hole he is entrenched. Why so defensive. Just admit you’re wrong and you will postpone implementing this new ruling until you have another round of consultation and all parties are agreeable. I beginning to suspect you don’t actually know what you’re talking about here.
Useless minister don’t catch the road culprit but this stupid white to again policy , what’s does it helps? Nothing , and minister having such low standard of achievement shows quality of our ministers
So is this new rules green light? Or still under consideration?
Waiting for U-Turn construction to finish b4 u-turning.
even the US wouldn’t allow dark window tints without special permits. not one single window on a vehicle. take note, anthony loke.
Yeah sure bro. We believe ya (ROFL!)
This is a good news to hear about the tinting percentage debate! Keep it up Loke! You can destroy all the bashers and haters…
This is one of the way MOT can stop the chance and room for corruption by the traffic police. Since the dark tint are legalised, no need to kowtim la.
Corruption also can be kautim’ed so why not better legalise corruption? Solves all the problems, when problem is no longer defined a ‘problem’.
thumbs up for yb anthony..one of proactive minister in new government
I would give him the thumbs up… if he was the Finance Minister. As of currently, he is the Transport Minister.
His role is not to find money, it is to ensure the road safety for us. Change his portfolio if he is so passionate to find money. This job as Transport Minister is not suited for his ambitions.
Now with police escort, Loke has forgotten how the general public drives on the road. He doesn’t think it is a problem for him but he forgotten it is a big problem for us regular road users. Thumbs down Loke.
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man’s world
Aha aha
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It’s a rich man’s world
(Money Money Money by ABBA)
Very apt for what its happening.
darker window tint = aesthetics? security? privacy? for the thrill of it?
i dont understand.
why would someone out there somewhere want to apply dark window tint and then proceeded to roll down the windows in a less-than-ideal conditions while annoying other commuters in traffic because they are driving too slow?
also, what if there’s a heavy downpour and the street light is not illuminated or no street light or wipers smearing water all over the windscreen?
how are you going to communicate (signals) with other commuters if they cant see you?
is it? i beg to differ. i see it otherwise.
If it’s not for the money, then for what? Very obvious that it’s not for safety, because you threw that out the pure black-tinted window.
I’m starting to lose faith & respect for this Mini-Stars.
He’s being typical ruling party Minister, cover line kiri kanan. Next if still cannot convince rakyat, just strong arm it and say just follow the laws we put up. Syabas, PH. Slowly becoming BN 2.0
I’ve come to realise the most dangerous person on the road isn’t idiot road users, but this Minister who changes and bends rules based on his whims and fancies.
Maybe. But it is definitely for us to generate income. he he he. More dark tints, more accidents, more towing and more repairs, good for our income. Thank you my minister. L luv you. he he he he he
Excuses, excuses and even more excuses!
Whenever you buy a grey import such as an Alphard, the dealer will ask for a service fee to replace the tinted windows with clear ones, so that the car passes the Puspakom test. After the test , the dealer will put back the tinted windows. I suspect its just kopi money.
With the new rule, i hope this dirty practice is stopped. Imagine the savings for the entire Marketplace! the fee is about RM500 per transaction.