The other day, a friend of ours were stopped by the Authority. The offence ? Having a dark glass window on his (luxury MPV). Mind you, this is not a brand new ride - but an almost 7 years recond model. He was asked to change the glass to a clear one, pronto!
Here's the thing:
1) The car was imported from Japan - and the dark glass (not tint) was factory fitted. If dark glass is really prohibited, then why was it not stopped - before it enters our market ?
2) If the dark glass is prohibited, then it should be spelt clearly (and stamped in blood) - with enforcement done to ensure importers adhere to this regulation.
3) It is now 'discovered' that most of the car dealers temporarily removed the dark glass and replace them with clear ones - just to pass Puspakom inspections. Looking at the ill-fitted temporary clear glass (with scratches, dents and some even cracks) - is it that difficult for them to figure out that the clear glass is not the actual window ? Why was no action taken at that time ?
5) Why is only the car owner liable - since the ownership of this recond cars have long chains of people involved. The importer (those owning the APs), the dealers, Puspakom. It can be stopped at the root, instead - they chose to nip it at the bud!
6) The original dark tints are from Japan - to replace them with an equally high quality clear glass (Japan) cost an astounding RM 6.8K. The other alternative is China Made which is RM 1.8K. Hmmm...are we sacrificing our safety here ?
7) Are they ever going to review this archaic law ? (Actually I am not sure whether there is a law on this). What are the statistics showing dark glass /tint = crimes and criminals ? Most of the reconds MPV are used to ferry families and extended families. It's a family mover. Ever heard of Alphard or Estima or Elgrand used as escape vehicle in a bank hold-up ? Hmmm.....
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