Thursday, July 30, 2026
OTOJATIM - Indonesia has taken another step toward establishing its own independent vehicle safety rating program. PT Karya Fajar Ultima (KyFU) and the Vehicle Testing and Certification Center (VTCC), officially known as the Roadworthiness Testing and Motor Vehicle Certification Center (BPLJSKB), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the country's vehicle safety ecosystem.
"Our goal is to build a credible, science-based vehicle safety rating system that is internationally recognized. Vehicle safety cannot be developed by one party alone. It requires collaboration among regulators, testing laboratories, the automotive industry, academia, and independent organizations," said Wawan Prastowo, President Director of PT Karya Fajar Ultima.
The partnership marks an important milestone in the development of the Indonesian Road Safety Rating (IDRS), an initiative designed to provide consumers with objective information about vehicle safety while encouraging automakers to improve the safety performance of their products sold in Indonesia.
One of the most significant aspects of the collaboration is the planned use of BPLJSKB's testing facility, which is recognized as the largest automotive testing laboratory in Southeast Asia. The facility is expected to support crash testing based on United Nations Regulations (UN Regulations/UNR) and eventually expand toward procedures comparable to those used by the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
According to Adrianto Sugiarto Wiyono, Chairman of the IDRS Program, the laboratory has the potential to become the foundation of Indonesia's future independent crash-testing capability.
"BPLJSKB has the largest vehicle testing laboratory in Southeast Asia. We hope this collaboration will lead to crash testing based on UN Regulations and eventually develop testing procedures equivalent to those used by NCAP programs around the world," Adrianto said.
The development of an independent crash-testing facility is expected to become a key element of Indonesia's national vehicle safety rating system. Once implemented, the program would help consumers compare the safety performance of new vehicles before making purchasing decisions.
BPLJSKB also sees the agreement as an opportunity to maximize the use of its advanced testing infrastructure. Beyond roadworthiness certification, the government testing center aims to expand its role in automotive safety technology and internationally recognized vehicle testing.
Head of BPLJSKB, Iman Sukandar, said the cooperation would help optimize the country's testing capabilities.
"BPLJSKB is committed to becoming not only a roadworthiness certification center but also a hub for vehicle safety technology in Indonesia. Through this partnership, we aim to optimize our advanced laboratory facilities to support safety testing, including crash tests based on UN Regulations and internationally recognized NCAP standards," Iman said.
The MoU covers several areas of cooperation, including vehicle safety research, development of safety rating methodologies, utilization of testing facilities, technical knowledge exchange, seminars, training programs, and future testing activities that comply with international standards.
If the planned programs move forward, Indonesia will be significantly closer to establishing its own national crash-testing and vehicle safety rating system, providing stronger consumer protection while encouraging higher safety standards across the country's automotive industry.
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| BPLJSKB and PT Karya Fajar Ultima have signed an MoU to accelerate the development of Indonesia's national vehicle crash test and safety rating program. |
The partnership marks an important milestone in the development of the Indonesian Road Safety Rating (IDRS), an initiative designed to provide consumers with objective information about vehicle safety while encouraging automakers to improve the safety performance of their products sold in Indonesia.
One of the most significant aspects of the collaboration is the planned use of BPLJSKB's testing facility, which is recognized as the largest automotive testing laboratory in Southeast Asia. The facility is expected to support crash testing based on United Nations Regulations (UN Regulations/UNR) and eventually expand toward procedures comparable to those used by the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
According to Adrianto Sugiarto Wiyono, Chairman of the IDRS Program, the laboratory has the potential to become the foundation of Indonesia's future independent crash-testing capability.
"BPLJSKB has the largest vehicle testing laboratory in Southeast Asia. We hope this collaboration will lead to crash testing based on UN Regulations and eventually develop testing procedures equivalent to those used by NCAP programs around the world," Adrianto said.
The development of an independent crash-testing facility is expected to become a key element of Indonesia's national vehicle safety rating system. Once implemented, the program would help consumers compare the safety performance of new vehicles before making purchasing decisions.
BPLJSKB also sees the agreement as an opportunity to maximize the use of its advanced testing infrastructure. Beyond roadworthiness certification, the government testing center aims to expand its role in automotive safety technology and internationally recognized vehicle testing.
Head of BPLJSKB, Iman Sukandar, said the cooperation would help optimize the country's testing capabilities.
"BPLJSKB is committed to becoming not only a roadworthiness certification center but also a hub for vehicle safety technology in Indonesia. Through this partnership, we aim to optimize our advanced laboratory facilities to support safety testing, including crash tests based on UN Regulations and internationally recognized NCAP standards," Iman said.
The MoU covers several areas of cooperation, including vehicle safety research, development of safety rating methodologies, utilization of testing facilities, technical knowledge exchange, seminars, training programs, and future testing activities that comply with international standards.
If the planned programs move forward, Indonesia will be significantly closer to establishing its own national crash-testing and vehicle safety rating system, providing stronger consumer protection while encouraging higher safety standards across the country's automotive industry.