Puspakom announced plans to operate 24 hours a day starting January 2027 to provide greater convenience for vehicle inspections across Malaysia [1, 2, 3]. The launch will depend on the public response to a seven-day weekly operation set to begin in November 2026, as well as the availability of sufficient manpower and operational capacity [1].
Currently, Puspakom operates 12-hour shifts and is considering reducing working hours to eight to 10 hours per day, with two rest days per week instead of one [1, 2]. The company is actively engaging with the National Union of Commercial Workers (NUCW) and the Puspakom Staff Union on adjustments to working hours and the planned 24-hour operations [1, 2, 3].
Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman said, "As for 24-hour operations, the target is to launch them next January, subject to public response to the seven-day operation, workforce readiness and operational capacity" [1]. Alongside operational changes, Puspakom is expanding on-site inspection services to make the process more convenient for vehicle owners [1, 2].
On September 5, 2026, Mahmood Razak Bahman launched the GiCheck Auto Weekend 2026 event at Aeon Bukit Tinggi, featuring road safety activities and technical demonstrations [1, 2, 3]. Additionally, Puspakom introduced the "Puspakom Towering Malaysian Awards", a new "community hero" recognition to honor individuals who create positive societal or environmental impact, often without public acknowledgment. Mahmood described the award as "created specifically to honour individuals who bring about positive change to society or the environment, even though their contributions often go unnoticed by the general public" [2].
The company’s upcoming operational changes will be closely watched as the November 2026 seven-day operation launch approaches, with the aim of fully implementing 24-hour vehicle inspections by January 2027 [1, 2, 3].
