Puspakom quietly swapped out its entire booking system this year, and if you are still hunting for the old MyPuspakom app, you are going to waste a lot of time.
The replacement is called GiCheck, and it now runs almost every private vehicle inspection appointment in the country, including a new priority option for people who cannot wait the usual few days for a slot.
This matters more than it sounds, because "runners" had been quietly buying up cheap booking slots and reselling them for hundreds of ringgit to desperate car buyers and sellers. The system overhaul was Puspakom's answer to that.
Here is how the new setup works, step by step.
Why Puspakom Changed Its Booking System
The old online booking fee had not moved since 2017. It sat at RM3.50 a slot, and that made it cheap enough for scalpers to snap up bookings using one chassis number against multiple registration numbers, then flip appointments that should have cost pocket change for as much as RM750 each.
Puspakom's response, effective 04/01/2026, was to raise the processing fee to RM5 and rebuild the entire platform under the GiCheck brand, with tighter controls on how many slots one identity can hold.
The bigger structural change is that GiCheck now integrates directly with JPJ's mySIKAP portal, which is meant to tie bookings to genuine ownership records and clean up the resale problem at the source.
How to Register a GiCheck Account
You need an account before you can book anything, and it takes a few minutes.
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Go to gicheck.my, or download the GiCheck app from the App Store or Google Play.
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Tap "Register Now" on the homepage or app landing screen.
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Choose your account type: individual, company, or government agency.
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Fill in your personal or company details accurately, since these get matched against JPJ records.
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Submit the form to complete registration.
Once verified, you log in with the email and password you set up.
How to Book a Puspakom Inspection Slot
This is the part most people actually search for, so here is the exact sequence on GiCheck.
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Log in to your GiCheck account.
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Tap "Book Inspection," then select "Inspection Centre."
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Key in the vehicle's registration number and tap "Continue."
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Choose the inspection type you need — for example, transfer of ownership, road tax renewal inspection, or a special inspection.
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Pick your preferred branch and available date.
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Fill in the vehicle owner's or representative's details.
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Review everything on the confirmation screen, then tap "Confirm Booking."
You will get a booking reference and time slot immediately. Bring your original documents and arrive on time, since Puspakom centres run tight schedules and latecomers often get pushed to a new slot.
Need It Tomorrow? The RM150 G.E.A.R Option
If your inspection is genuinely urgent, Puspakom launched a paid fast-track called GiCheck Early Access Reservation, or G.E.A.R, on 19/07/2026.
For RM150 per vehicle, private owners can book a next-day inspection through the GiCheck platform, currently piloted at the Batu Caves, Glenmarie, and Wangsa Maju centres.
Puspakom built this specifically for people racing a deadline, such as completing an ownership transfer or meeting a bank's financing timeline before a loan approval expires. Only a small slice of each branch's daily capacity is set aside for G.E.A.R, so it will not always be available even when you are willing to pay.
Everyone else continues through the normal booking flow above, and Puspakom has said the RM150 tier will only expand nationwide gradually based on demand.
What to Bring and What It Costs
Fees depend on the inspection type, and only some are published on Puspakom's own site.
For a standard Transfer of Ownership inspection, the fee is RM30, and you need to bring the vehicle's original Registration Card or Vehicle Ownership Certificate, plus the vehicle itself. Inspectors check the chassis and engine numbers, tint levels on windows and windscreen, and look for any sign of "cut and join" tampering.
On top of whichever inspection fee applies, every online booking now carries the RM5 processing fee, up from RM3.50 before January 2026. Full appointment details sit on Puspakom's official appointment page.
If you are buying or selling a car, this inspection typically comes right before the actual ownership transfer at JPJ — worth reading alongside our step-by-step pindah milik guide if that is your next stop. And if your road tax has already lapsed, check our road tax renewal guide first, since a long lapse usually triggers a different inspection category altogether.
FAQ
Is MyPuspakom still the app to use?
No. Puspakom has moved bookings over to GiCheck, available as a website at gicheck.my and as an app on iOS and Android. Older listings and guides referencing MyPuspakom are describing the previous system.
How much does a Puspakom booking cost now?
The online booking processing fee is RM5, raised from RM3.50 in January 2026. This is separate from the actual inspection fee, which varies by inspection type — a Transfer of Ownership inspection is RM30.
Can I still walk in without booking online?
Puspakom centres have historically accepted some walk-ins subject to slot availability, but online booking through GiCheck is the reliable way to secure a guaranteed time and avoid long queues, especially at busy branches.
What is G.E.A.R and is it available everywhere?
G.E.A.R (GiCheck Early Access Reservation) is a paid RM150 next-day booking option launched in July 2026. It is currently limited to Batu Caves, Glenmarie, and Wangsa Maju, with a small daily quota, and is meant for time-sensitive cases like ownership transfers or financing deadlines.
What happens if I lose my GiCheck booking slot?
Puspakom's new system was built partly to make refunds and rebookings more transparent than the old process. If you need to cancel or reschedule, do it through your GiCheck account rather than through a third party, since unofficial resellers are exactly what triggered this overhaul.
For any booking issues, Puspakom's customer service line is 03-5101 7000, Sunday to Friday 8am to 5pm, or email [email protected].
