It’s the return of MS2669 by third grade car window tint providers
There are a large group of 3rd grade car window tint film providers/installers that have been working with MARii recently to persuade the Ministry of Domestic Trade to speed up MS2669 regulations for the Malaysian window film market. THIS WILL INCREASE THE COST OF CAR WINDOW TINT in Malaysia and many will pocket handsomely from this.
This was highlighted recently in the ‘China Press’ newspaper *
Firstly, why is MARii getting involved in this when it is the job of JPJ (Jabatan Pengakutan Jalan) and MIROS?
Incidentally, we have seen in the past years how MARii top management (previous MARii head now in jail for corruption) had dipped their feet in Covid-19 test kits (big money making program) which is already handled by the Ministry Of Health.
Well, the answer is quite easy. Window Tint film in Malaysia is a multi-million Ringgit industry and there are dozens of “FAKE” and low quality ‘Wayang’ brands that do a magic show with car owners to extract thousands of Ringgit.
Meanwhile, new cars and used car buyers (most have to peel and throw away their tint during Puspakom inspection) rush to install new window tint as our sun gets hotter.
We wonder when this window tint rule will change and the waste of window tint film and money will end. This will also reduce tonnes of plastic wastage.
Meanwhile, we have KPDNHEP (Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs) being ‘courted’ by the Malaysia Federation of Car Accessories Dealers to get MS2669 approved when back in 2019 this was already judged and cancelled.
We wrote about it then and highlighted the facts, including the ‘hard push’ by former corrupt MARii management.
So, why is it that established global brands window tint manufacturers like Madico, HORUS, Sumitomo, Konica Minolta, ECOTINT, V-Kool, Llumar and 3M not involved in this ‘wayang kulit’ program?
It seems that only a few (non-global) brands are involved in this program….. where the product country of origin and factory warranty is not confirmed as yet.
*From China Press. The Malaysian Standards Users Association will soon submit a memorandum to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, urging for the swift enforcement and gazetting of the MS2669:2017 compliance standard for window films to protect consumer interests.
The association’s Secretary-General, Sarah James, pointed out that, based on safety considerations, the mandatory implementation of the MS2669 window film standard is necessary.
After attending a dialogue today on the mandatory implementation of the MS2669:2017 window film standard, she reminded consumers to be aware of the issues caused by non-compliant window films.
“Even if the price is cheap, it will break down quickly, just like when you buy branded shoes or non-branded shoes—both can be worn, but their durability is different. Cheap window films will start bubbling after some time, which not only causes trouble for the driver but also for others, such as obstructing the view of drivers behind.”
Sarah pointed out that during the process of enforcing the MS2669:2017 window film standard, educating the public is important. However, the issue is that consumers don’t know how to use QR codes for identification and are unfamiliar with the concept of MS2669.
She said that the association hopes to submit a memorandum to the Ministry of Domestic Trade within a month.
Additionally, Lim Mei Zhu, President of the Malaysia Federation of Car Accessories Dealers, noted that the federation also hopes to meet with the Minister of Domestic Trade to discuss this issue.
She said that the federation hopes the window film standard can be implemented so that more consumers can benefit.”
“There are different grades of window films in the market, and consumers can choose to install them based on their financial capacity. They can also purchase with confidence, knowing that the product is quality-assured.”
Lim Mei Zhu also advised industry players to assist the government in encouraging consumers to buy products that meet specifications, by sending their products to the Malaysian Standards and Research Institute (SIRIM) for testing and certification.
