That would be the illegal route. The agent must have done some funny business.

Now, customs will tahan your helmet if it doesn't have a SIRIM mark & JPJ approval.

Now, JPJ require all newly sold helmets in the market to be SIRIM marked. Even DOT approved helmets are not accepted now.

So, buying online from overseas right now will most likely get your helmet confiscated at the end (unless the manufacturer has obtained the SIRIM mark).

Even if you go travel overseas, buy a helmet & bring it back to Malaysia as carry on luggage; most likely it will be confiscated when you arrive.

It will be upon the discretion of the Customs officers to allow it to be brought in.

This post has been edited by amscouzach57: Feb 23 2022, 07:42 PM

They should be tested according to the MS 1, MS 1-1, & UN ECE R22 standards, for helmets; MS 1-2, MS 1065 & UN ECE R22 for the visors. The helmets need to pass the impact, penetration & retention test (I can't remember the rest of the testing regime).

https://youtu.be/-sXPM6WQ2O0

If SIRIM are accredited to conduct the test & certification, I don't see why they would be less qualified than other Certification Bodies available.

If that is the case they must have done the JPJ's CTA (component type approval) by an approved Certification Body.

I've checked back again the rules that was recently enforced, the main requirements for the JPJ CTA are either MS 1 or UN ECE R22 by an accredited Certification Body.

For bringing in helmets from overseas for personal use, either by online purchase or by flight carry on luggage, if the helmets does not have the JPJ approval yet, the helmet must have a valid UN ECE R22 certification. However, upon entry you will still need to apply for JPJ approval.

This is the awkward part, when the helmets arrived, it will be "confiscated" by Customs. That is when you will receive the Notis Penahanan Kastam.

The best way & only possible way to get the pictures is to request it from the seller before shipping out your helmet. Especially when buying online.

by providing all the required documents (via online system), JPJ will then grant the approval & later present it to Customs for the item to be released.

Yes, they do. They can test the helmet visors in accordance to the MS 1-2, MS 1065 & UN ECE R22 standards.

I'm planning to get my own helmet for go karting sessions. Can recommend any full face helmets with chin guards?

Affordable one would do for now. Budget less than RM300