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Don't compromise on safety when making low-cost cars, says Dr Wee

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PETALING JAYA: There should be no compromise on the basic safety features for low-cost cars, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said of the RM22,000 Perodua Axia E.

“RM22,000 cars should not be without minimum safety features like anti-lock braking system and electronic stability control ,” the MCA president said in a Facebook post on Sunday .

However, he said that does not mean vehicle safety specifications are reduced to satisfy a price point. Dr Wee said both ABS and ESC are decades-old technologies that have been proven to significantly reduce accidents and added that the cost of these features has also reduced significantly. "I'm made to understand that the Axia E's spec is based on approvals given under NCAP in 2014. But the times have moved on, and we have better knowledge and expertise in this field,” added Dr Wee.

Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)

 

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