ABS has pretty much become standard on all makes and models of motorcycles all over the world. While it isn’t mandatory in all countries just yet, manufacturers usually offer at least one ABS variant for all of their models. Indeed, ABS goes a long way in keeping us safe, no matter how advanced our skill level is, as traffic and road conditions aren’t nearly as predictable on the street as they are on the track.
That said, the Malaysian government is considering a proposal mandating that ABS on motorcycles with displacements 150cc and up should be standard. The Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong was cited in an article by Malaysian motorcycling publication iMotorbike. He explained that the study for the implementation of the new mandate is currently ongoing, and is being handled by the Malaysian Road Safety Research Institute, also known as MIRO. Wee Ka Siong explained that the study is comprehensive, and involves representatives from the motorcycling public, manufacturing industry, and safety experts.
