Road & Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) Demonstrates the Vehicle Type Approval and Homologation Process with the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40i.

The Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) recently presented the VTA and homologation process of a vehicle to the media for the very first time, using the First-Ever BMW iX xDrive40i. The media demonstration provided insight into JPJ’s official inspection and evaluation procedures to ensure a vehicle is compliant with the 1987 Road Transport Act and Road Transport Rules in Malaysia, before registration of the vehicle is allowed.

Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are honoured that the JPJ has considered us at BMW Malaysia as a partner to demonstrate the official VTA and homologation process of a vehicle in Malaysia. We are especially honoured that the JPJ is also taking the opportunity to demonstrate the process on an Electric Vehicle – the BMW iX xDrive40i – our first fully-electric SAV which will be introduced in Malaysia alongside a fleet of next-generation BMW i vehicles in the upcoming year. The arrival of the new BMW i vehicles is part of our electrification strategy that will complement Malaysia’s electromobility goals for 2022, especially with the announcement of the new tax incentives and policies for EV manufacturers as well as owners in the coming year.”

Dato’ Zailani Hj Hashim, Director-General of the Road Transport Department said, “As the authority to carry out the evaluation, testing and approval of a vehicle in Malaysia, the VTA procedure conducted by JPJ is a compulsory one that every new vehicle must undergo before it is cleared for road use in the country. I hope that with the media’s involvement and exposure to the processes today, it would provide deeper insight into the roles and functions of the Automotive Engineering Department, JPJ as well as the VTA procedures – which is a clear demonstration of the government and JPJ’s role to ensure the optimum level of safety for road users in the country.”

Editor’s note:

The media in attendance were given a comprehensive brief on the VTA procedure through a power point presentation then and an actual inspection on the BMW iX xdrive4oi.