Wee Ka Siong raises safety concerns about Malaysia's cheapest car, the Perodua Axia E. He said reducing safety specs is not the answer and govt should find more ways to help lower-income households.
. The new Axia E is currently the cheapest car in Malaysia priced at RM22,000 and it is aimed at providing motorcycle owners a chance to own a car that can carry up to 5 passengers.
According to the former minister, he is glad that large car markers are keeping their consumer’s pockets in mind with plenty of choices and a range of specs. However, he said there shouldn’t be a compromise on the safety and security of the driver. Dr Wee added that certain specs such as Anti-lock Braking System , Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Electronic Stability Control should not be left out just to bring the vehicle’s price down to “Rahmah” level.
While acknowledging lower-income households facing financial difficulties, he said the government should find more ways to help them and reducing vehicle safety specs to satisfy a lower price point is not the answer. He elaborated that studies have shown that ESC and other “anti-skid” technologies can prevent about 40% of deaths and collisions from crashes due to loss of control.
Dr Wee urged Perodua to rethink its latest model, which despite lacking ABS, EBD and ESC, still manages to get a 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The former minister said the Axia E’s spec is based on approvals given under NCAP in 2014.
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