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  "id": 5775012,
  "title": "Puspakom eyes 24-hour operations from January",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/puspakom-eyes-24-hour-operations-from-january-5775012",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T11:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/05/puspakom-eyes-24-hour-operations-from-january"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vehicle inspection and certification center Puspakom in Malaysia plans to operate around-the-clock beginning January 2024, according to its chief executive Mahmood Razak Bahman. The center intends to stay open every day starting November, following discussions with labor unions about employee working conditions. Puspakom has proposed a work schedule of eight to 10 hours daily and two rest days per week, down from the current twelve-hour shifts and one rest day.\n\nIn addition to extended hours, Puspakom will introduce a new \"community hero\" recognition award to honor Malaysians who make positive contributions to society without receiving public acclaim, alongside the existing \"towering Malaysians\" award. The enhancements aim to bolster Puspakom's operational efficiency and deepen the agency's rapport with the local community. The measures were unveiled at the GiCheck Auto Weekend, the inaugural road safety event organized by Puspakom at AEON Bukit Tinggi, which featured technical demonstrations on driving under the influence and advanced driver assistance systems.",
  "summary": "It will also be open all week, beginning in November, and will introduce enhanced inspection services, the company CEO says.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Puspakom eyes 24-hour operations from January",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/puspakom-eyes-24-hour-operations-from-january",
        "published": "2026-09-05T11:34:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Puspakom eyes 24-hour operations from January",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/puspakom-eyes-24-hour-operations-from-january-5774712",
        "published": "2026-09-05T11:44:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘Round‑the‑clock service’: Puspakom plans 24‑hour operations for vehicle inspections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/round-the-clock-service-puspakom-plans-24-hour-operations-for-vehicle",
        "published": "2026-09-05T12:09:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}