Regulatory Exp – MyAV

Components

These components contribute to the creation of a conducive environment for innovation, where organisations are able to develop, test, and demonstrate advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.

Regulatory Testing

Talent Training

Tech Advancements

Expected Outcomes

Development of an efficient innovation ecosystem

Creation of potential job opportunities

Support local and and international talents

MyAV Development

Proposal presentation to the Ministry of Transport, Local Council and other stakeholders

Awareness Campaign

Identification of regulatory changes

Involvement of regulators and industry players

Regulatory Intervention

Presentation from trailing organisation

Endorsement and approval granted by Ministry of Transport

Engagement with Regulators

Events and programmers conducted to deliver awareness an autonomous vehicle to regulators

Objective is to introduce AV technology

Regulatory Review

Drafting new guidelines to support industry players in conductive AV trial on designated public road

Evaluation from AV Committee

Testing Routes

The first Autonomous Vehicle Testing Route in Malaysia is located in Cyberjaya, spanning a total of seven kilometers, comprises two distinct routes. The first route encompasses Futurise and Cyberview 15 premises in a loop, while the second route navigates through Persiaran APEC, Persiaran Cyberpoint, and Persiaran Rimba Permai.

The establishment of these testbeds marked a pivotal moment, with eMoovit leading the charge as the first company to conduct Autonomous Vehicle (AV) pilot testing in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Now, other AV players have the opportunity to follow suit by submitting their applications and testing their vehicles in a secure and meticulously controlled environment.

Through collaborative efforts with key stakeholders, has successfully implemented Testing Routes in prominent locations such as MRANTI Park, BRT Sunway, Putrajaya, and Iskandar Putri. These strategic partnerships aim to create comprehensive environments for testing and advancing innovations in various sectors.

Cyberjaya

Iskandar Puteri

MRANTI Park

Putrajaya

BRT Sunway

Challenges of MyAV

Sensor

Lousy weather, heavy traffic, roads signs with graffiti on them can negatively impact the accuracy of sensing capability

Radar is less susceptible to adverse weather conditions

Regulation

Sufficient standards and regulations for a whole autonomous system do not exist

Current standards for the safety of existing vehicles assume the presence of a human driver to take over in an emergency

Machine Learning

There is no widely accepted and agreed basis for ensuring that the machine learning algorithms used in the cars are safe

No agreement across the industry, or across standardisation bodies, on how machine learning should be trained, tested or validated

Social Acceptability

Social acceptability is not just an issue for those wishing to buy a self-driving car, but also for others sharing the road with them

Public needs to be involved decisions about the introduction and adoption of self-driving vehicles

Radar is less susceptible to adverse weather conditions

The Open Road

AV on the new roads may not come across in its training and be subject to software updates

How can we ensure that the system continues to be just as safe as its previous version

How to ensure the system doesn't forget previously safe behaviours

Applications

To apply for the testing routes, please download and fill in the forms below and email the application at myav@futurise.com.my

Form

FAQ

1. What is MyAV?

MyAV (Malaysia Autonomous Vehicle) is an initiative by the Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOT) supported by Futurise and Local Councils through the National Regulatory Sandbox Program (NRS) in providing a safe, real-life environment test bed for autonomous vehicle trial

2. Where is MyAV located at?

The first MyAV was developed in Cyberjaya, Selangor, another testing routes has been established at Putrajaya, MRANTI Park, Iskandar Putri, & BRT Sunway

3. How to apply for autonomous vehicle trial at MyAV?

Organizations who are interested to conduct autonomous vehicle trials at MyAV are required to submit the application form together with the Safety Management Plan to myav@futurise.com.my

4. What is the duration of the autonomous vehicle trial at MyAV?

Trial organizations are required to conduct the trial at Route A for at least six (6) months and will then proceed to Route B for at least twelve (12) months

5. What type of vehicles can be used for autonomous vehicle trials at MyAV?

The vehicles used must comply with the current regulations and standards and must obtain permit/approval from the relevant authorities (e.g. Vehicle Type Approval)

6. Is there any cost involved to conduct autonomous vehicle trial at MyAV?

There is no cost involved. However, trial organizations are required to obtain a public liability insurance that is sufficient to cover the vehicle, product, public, occupational health and safety and other related risks

7. Who will be evaluating the trial application?

Trial applications will be evaluated by the AV Evaluation Committee, chaired by Ministry of Transport Malaysia.

8. How will the trial application status/result be notified?

MOT will provide a written approval letter to the approved organization to conduct the autonomous vehicle trial

9. Where can the Guideline for Public Road Trials of Autonomous Vehicles be referred at?

The Guideline for Public Road Trials of Autonomous Vehicles can be downloaded as per above, or you may click on this link. All trial organizations are required to understand and comply with the terms and conditions stated in the guideline

10. What is the process to import any autonomous vehicles into Malaysia for trial purposes?

To import autonomous vehicles into Malaysia, applicant will need to get an approved permit (AP) from MITI under R&D permanent/temporary import. For further information on this, please refer to MITI website here. Kindly be informed that a local partner/responsible party is required for this AP application. For any enquires on the above matter, you may directly contact AP MITI through 03 - 6208 4970 / 03 - 6208 4945 or email at ap@miti.gov.my

11. What is the estimated cost and duration to import any autonomous vehicles into Malaysia for trial purposes?

Different cost will be incurred at different level based on the purpose of importing the vehicles. You may refer to MITI website here for further information. For any enquires on the above matter, you may directly contact AP MITI through 03 - 6208 4970 / 03 - 6208 4945 or email at ap@miti.gov.my

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