YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of VTREC cum Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Penguatkuasa, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) (centre) with Directors, Speakers and Organisor Team
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 August 2023: As a part of a continuous effort against vehicle theft, the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia holds a strategic seminar to address the adverse impact on rebirthing of total loss vehicle and the implication of standards MS1742 on vehicle security systems to curb vehicle theft crime.
The strategic seminar was held at Pullman Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar. The seminar was graced by participation of representatives across various agencies, such as Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ), Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM), Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM), Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii), Motordata Research Consortium Sdn Bhd (MRC), Insurance companies and takaful operators.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, the Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) kicked off the seminar by delivering her Welcoming Address.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) delivering her Welcoming Address
In her address she welcomed each and every one to the seminar and highlighted that lawless behaviour in vehicle theft has created a domain for propagation of crime in the country. Among others, she also underlined on reduction of vehicle theft cases over the years and expressed her gratitude toward dedication shown by enforcement agencies especially the Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) and Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), nevertheless insurance industry and other stakeholders who work hand in hand to curb the crime of vehicle theft. She also thanked all those who made the seminar a reality.
The Guest of Honour, YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia cum Pengarah Kanan, Bahagian Penguatkuasa, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) imparted his Keynote Address, highlighting the rampant issues with exploitation of Total Loss Vehicle where every agency involved should play their efforts and role to impede the rebirthing of total loss vehicle being used as the conduit in other crimes.
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Penguatkuasa, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) delivering his Keynote Address
YBhg Datuk Lokman appraised VTREC for being highly engaged and good collaboration with JPJ in steering the initiative to dispose registration cards of total loss declared vehicle as a step forward to curtail rebirthing of stolen vehicle. In his speech, YBhg Datuk Lokman also highlighted the importance to comply with MS1742 standards, as the rule of mandatory theft proof that should be embraced by vehicle manufacturers. Finally, YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan calls and urges everyone to trim the exploitation of total loss vehicle and be aware on the importance of MS1742 towards putting vehicle theft cases to a lower bar.
Earlier, the seminar begun with recitation of prayers by Imam of Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Al-Fadhil Ustadz Nadzri Mustakim, gracing the session safety briefing by Encik Azri Mohamed, Safety Officer of Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Al-Fadhil Ustadz Nadzri Mustakim, Imam Masjid Negara gracing the session with recitation of prayers at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
Encik Azri Mohamed, Safety Officer of Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
Puan Nur Alwanie Iberahim, Executive of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) serving as the Master Ceremony of the event
The experts from diverse agencies were invited to deliver their sharing and presentation at the Seminar. The speakers whom graciously attended were:
- YDH Dato’ SAC S Shanmugamoorthy Chinniah, Ketua Penolong Pengarah, Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman, Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) presented Studies on Vehicle Theft Cases between 2020 to 2023.
- YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia with presentation on the Vehicle Theft Cases Recorded for Five (5) Years, 2018 – 2022.
- Mr Jason Ho, Head of Data Management, Data Management Department, ISM Insurance Services Malaysia (ISM) with presentation on ISM Cue Motor: Actual Total Loss.
- YBhg Dato’ Alex Lye, President of International Association of Auto Theft Investigators for Asia Branch with presentation on Malaysia Automotive Security Roadmap 2023 – 2030.
- YBrs Tuan Azzaharin Allias, Ketua Penolong Pengarah, Bahagian Kejuruteraan Automotif, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) represented Technical Committee under Department of Standards Malaysia with his presentation on Enforcement Policy on Vehicle Security Systems.
YDH Dato’ SAC S. Shanmugamoorthy Chinniah, Ketua Penolong Pengarah, Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Polis Diraja Malaysia, Bukit Aman as the first speaker delivering his sharing on Vehicle Theft cases recorded from 2021 – 2022 and also regarding the law enforcement on the crime at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) delivering her presentation as the second speaker on vehicle theft cases recorded from 2018 – 2022 and the adverse effect of using total loss vehicle toward road safety at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
Mr Jason Ho the Head of Data Management, Data Management Department from ISM Insurance Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd with his presentation on Cue Motor ISM: Actual Total Loss at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
YBhg Dato’ Alex Lye, President of International Association of Auto Theft Investigators, Asia Branch with his sharing on Malaysia Automotive Roadmap at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
YBrs Tuan Azzaharin Allias, Ketua Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Kejuruteraan Automotif, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) presenting on Enforcement Policy on Vehicle Security Systems at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
The seminar received positive responses from participants with various sharing and questions being raised to enlighten understanding of issues. The discussion was conducted in a prolific and healthy manner.
The Seminar concluded with presentation of mementos to all speakers by YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, accompanied by YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid. All participants headed home cherished with beneficial and informative input.
Q& A Session with the speakers was offered to allow participants to share the inquiries and thoughts regarding Total Loss Vehicle matters and MS1742 Vehicle Security Systems at Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) Seminar
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan delivering mementos and appreciation to all speakers after the end of Q&A session with the participants
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia delivering mementos to YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of VTREC cum Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Penguatkuasa, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ)
