3M launches Diamond Grade reflective stickers

By CARSIFU | 8 December 2016


SHAH ALAM: 3M Malaysia launched its Diamond Grade (DG3) conspicuity marking following the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) recent announcement that lorry marking reflective stickers are now mandatory for all commercial vehicles.

The stickers are currently available for purchase from 3M authorised distributors and their dealers and by January, 2017, they will also be available at major Puspakom centres nationwide and will be priced per set from RM60 to RM70 (depending on size).

3M Diamond Grade DG3 Conspicuity Marking - 02 (L-R) 3M M'sia country business leader for safety and graphic business group GT Lim and senior application engineer Muhammad Syakir Mahi Din
From left - Lim and Syakir during the launch of their 3M Diamond Grade (DG3) conspicuity marking.


However, the price can be lowered for bulk purchases, according to 3M Malaysia country business leader for safety and graphic business group GT Lim.

The announcement is part of an on-going effort in reducing road accidents involving commercial vehicles and as of January 1, 2017, all commercial vehicles must use SIRIM-certified lorry marking reflective stickers that are in compliance with the Malaysian Standard (MS 828:2011).

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To date, Tiong Nam Logistics Holding - a major total logistics service provider, has pledged its entire fleet of more than 2,000 commercial vehicles to be fully-equipped with JPJ-compliant reflector stickers.

"According to JPJ, commercial vehicles must place the stickers at the bottom corners of the rear by January 1 next year", said 3M Malaysia senior application engineer Muhammad Syakir Mahi Din.



The 3M Diamond Grade (DG3) conspicuity marking features a full-cube technology with efficient optics to provide brighter markings for road users as compared to non-compliant stickers.

The vehicle conspicuity markings are available in strong, rigid and durable construction for easy adhesion on both smooth and even surfaces.

Syakir also added that there are fake 3M products that offer less than adequate performance when compared, which comes in smaller sizes, have the the Sirim logo printed on the stickers and quickly wear-out within a few months.

 

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Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers


He added that the proper 3M reflective stickers are larger, perform more brightly, last longer and also displays a sticker from Sirim instead.

"We are confident that the new standard will be adhered with the assistance of strict enforcement from the local authorities such as JPJ and Puspakom," said Lim.

Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
 
 
Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
Real (top) vs fake 3M reflective stickers
 

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