From left: YDH Tuan DSP Mohd Syafiq Jinuin bin Abdullah (Pegawai Penyiasat Kanan Bahagian Jenayah Siber Dan Multimedia, JSJK Bukit Aman), YBrs Encik Wan Mohd Asraf Bin Wan Salleh (Secretary of the Land Division at the Ministry of Transport Malaysia), Mr Ng Hang Ming (CEO of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia), YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan (Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division at the Department of Road Transport Malaysia), YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid (Coordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction of Council, VTREC).
Kuala Lumpur, 28 February 2024: VTREC Nationwide Public Vehicle Theft Awareness Campaign 2024 (Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Kenderaan VTREC 2024) had officially launched by YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Pengarah Kanan Penguatkuasa, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) at Sunway Velocity Mall, Cheras.
The campaign was strategically designed to diminish the incidence of vehicle theft in the country. By fostering public awareness and encouraging behavioural changes in safeguarding their vehicles, the campaign aligns with its theme, “United Against Vehicle Theft” which corresponds to the objectives of the campaign.
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division Department of Road Transport Malaysia (RTD), who delivered the Keynote Address then officiated the event, said that thank you for VTREC efforts ingather the primary stakeholders to work together for the same reason which is reducing vehicle theft.
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division at the Department of Road Transport Malaysia (RTD) delivered the Keynote Address then officiated the event. Themed “United Against Vehicle Theft”, centred on promoting togetherness among Malaysian and all stakeholders to combat vehicle theft and to increase the well-being of the people. He said that thank you for VTREC efforts ingather the primary stakeholders to work together for the same reason which is reducing vehicle theft. Being ‘UNITED” is the cornerstone of Malaysian to close rank and strengthen the co-operation in pressing further down the rate of crime of vehicle theft nationwide.
Welcoming Speech by YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, the Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction of Council of Malaysia, (VTREC). She highlighted it was wonderful to see so may participants interested in and attending the Official Campaign, given that it was expected to have an event with 100 participants and it was delighted to have more than 100 participants turned up. It was also a great pleasure to see variety of stakeholders joining the event including media. She thanked all stakeholders for their active supports in respect to reducing crime of vehicle theft and the swift deploy of the event.
Cutting Ribbons Gimic by the VIPs during the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’s themed United Against Vehicle Theft.
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan (Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division at the Department of Road Transport Malaysia) signing the puzzle board themed ‘United Against Vehicle Theft,’ accompanied by YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid (Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) and Mr. Ng Hang Ming (CEO of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia).
The ceremony was inaugurated by the committee members through a symbolic act of cutting the ribbon, in which mark the official launching to starts the United Against Vehicle Theft 2024 Campaign Nationwide, then followed through with solving the jigsaw puzzles of United Against Vehicle Theft and signing the Puzzle Wall. YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division at the Department of Road Transport Malaysia graced the Official Launching during the United Against Vehicle Theft Campaign 2024 together with YBrs Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTREC, Mr. Ng Hang Ming, CEO of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia, YBrs Encik Wan Mohd Asraf Bin Wan Salleh, Secretary of the Land Division at the Ministry of Transport Malaysia and YDH Tuan DSP Mohd Syafiq Jinuin bin Abdullah, Pegawai Penyiasat Kanan Bahagian Jenayah Siber Dan Multimedia, Jabatan Siasatan jenayah Komersial, Bukit Aman.
From left: Mr Benildus Saw (Managing Director of Justicia Adjusters Sdn. Bhd), Dato’ Ooi Win Juat (Head Advisor & Marketing of PUSPAKOM), YBrs Encik Wan Mohd Asraf Bin Wan Salleh (Secretary of the Land Division at the Ministry of Transport Malaysia), YDH Tuan DSP Mohd Syafiq Jinuin bin Abdullah (Pegawai Penyiasat Kanan Bahagian Jenayah Siber Dan Multimedia, JSJK Bukit Aman), YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan (Acting Chairman of the Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division at the Department of Road Transport Malaysia), YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid (Coordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction of Council, VTREC), Mr Ng Hang Ming (CEO of Tokio Marine), Encik Mohamad Izaz Othman (Assistant Vice President, Etiqa Takaful Insurance and Takaful), Mr Goh Cheng Meng (Secretary General of Malaysian Automotive Association).
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Acting Chairman Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia cum Senior Director of the Enforcement Division of Road Transport Malaysia sharing information and facts during the Press Conference.
YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan stated that vehicle theft rates in Malaysia, across all vehicle types, including motorcycles, private cars, and commercial vehicles have decreased significantly by 89% from 38,322 units stolen in 2023 dropped to 4,352 units stolen in 2022. In 2013, a vehicle was stolen approximately every 14 minutes, contrasting with one vehicle every two hours in 2022. This remarkable reduction underscores the effectiveness of collaborative efforts involving the PDRM, JPJ, Customs Department, other government agencies, non-government agencies and insurance companies during the Press Conference.
The emphasis is on the continuous need for awareness campaigns to enhance vehicle theft prevention measures and reduce vulnerabilities. JPJ also committed to addressing various vehicle theft issues such as cloned vehicles, altered vehicle identities, and the use of fraudulent documents, through rigorous enforcement actions and preventive measures.
Imam Masjid Negara, Al Fadhil Ustaz Nadzri Mustakim reciting the ‘Bacaan Doa’.
Earlier the event commenced with the singing of the national anthem, followed by ‘Bacaan Doa’ by Imam Masjid Negara, Al Fadhil Ustaz Nadzri Mustakim.
Besides VTREC Engagement and Interaction Booth, there were also Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ), IPK Selangor, Bahagian Pencegahan Jenayah dan Keselamatan Komuniti (BPJKK) IPD Cheras, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) and PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd participated by setting up exhibition booths to raise awareness about vehicle theft. They engaged with the public visitors, explaining the roles of each agency involved in combating vehicle theft.
VTREC Booth during the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ), IPK Selangor booth during the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
Bahagian Pencegahan Jenayah dan Keselamatan Komuniti (BPJKK) IPD Cheras Booth during the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) Booth during the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
PUSPAKOM Sdn. Bhd. Booth during the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
In the afternoon, public engagement kicked off with various exciting events and performances, including Pocket Talk sessions, colouring competition, live singing performance, traditional dance and rhythmic gymnasium dance. The first Pocket Talk session was delivered by Encik Aniq Denial Fauzi. He shared insights of potential places for crime of vehicle theft and shared why vehicles can be vulnerable to theft.
Encik Aniq Denial Fauzi, VTREC Executive Officer delivering his sharing during the Pocket Talk Session at the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Kenderaan VTREC 2024’.
Encik Aniq Denial Fauzi interacting with the participant during his Pocket Talk session to offer further opinion from the public and participants.
The second Pocket Talk session was presented by Puan Marlyana Mansur. She discussed reasons why a vehicle could become a target for theft and provided tips on how to avoid falling victim to vehicle theft.
Puan Marlyana Mansur, VTREC Executive Officer delivering her sharing during the Pocket Talk Session at the Official Launch ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Kenderaan VTREC 2024’.
The third pocket talk session was presented by YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Head Advisor & Marketing of PUSPAKOM. He explained about the definition of a cloned car and the method to detect it. He also advised to regularly do PUSPAKOM inspections to ensure vehicle’s roadworthiness.
Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Head Advisor & Marketing of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd delivering his sharing and advices during the Pocket Tak session at the Official Launch of ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
The scenario where visitors answering questions posed by YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Head Advisor & Marketing of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd, he also invited participants to be on stage to participate in his demonstration.
Last but not least, the final Pocket Talk session was conducted by YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) where she shared statistics on frequently stolen vehicles for the year 2022. Each Pocket Talk was followed by a quiz to ensure that visitors were attentive and knowledgeable about the information being conveyed.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTREC delivering her sharings on most stolen vehicles during the Pocket Talk Session during Official Launch of ‘Kempen Kesedaran Awam Kecurian Awam VTREC 2024’.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTREC embraced the mutual interaction with the participants to share further on matters related to vehicle theft prevention during the United Against Vehicle Theft Campaign 2024.
Intandemly, the public engagement resumed in the afternoon, begun with the public’s Engagement Wall, whereby the public to leave their pledge and advices on the Engagement Wall and the registration of Colouring Competition. Participants, consisting of primary school students aged 7 to 12, could enter the competition either online or by walking-in. The registration for Colouring Contest fills up fast as the response from the public, particularly the students were robust, nearly 100 participants entered the Colouring Competition, they came from all over Malaysia.
Public Engagement at the VTREC’s United Against Vehicle Theft Campaign 2024 ‘Wall of Engagement’.
The situation at the registration counter as parents are registering their children for the Colouring Competition.
The VTREC staff is distributing colouring sheets to the participants before the Colouring Competition starts.
Each participant has begun coloring during the VTREC’s Colouring Contest at the United Agaist Vehicle Theft Campaign 2024, utilising their own techniques and creativity to vie for the first-place position.
Meanwhile, members of the public and parents in attendance had the opportunity to visit various booths. Not only did they show support for their children, but they also had the chance to bring home a variety of souvenirs and enjoying themselves with a number of educational games.
Steering Lock Contest – YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Pengarah Kanan JPJ accompanied by YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTREC took the opportunity to involve in Steering Lock Contest, to demonstrate how easy and fast a steering lock can be deployed.
Live performance by the Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Music Band Combo to create a friendly and relax environment while public can enjoy the VTREC engagement event during the United Against vehicle Theft Campaign 2024.
An expressive traditional dance showcased by WarnaSari during the VTREC’s United Against Vehicle Theft Campaign 2024.
A highly energetic Rhythmic Gymnastics Dance presented by the ZV Gymdanz Fitness Group during the VTREC’s United Against Vehicle Theft Campaign 2024.
YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Advisor and Head of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd presented the cash prize, goodies and certificate to the First Place winner for Category A (7 to 9 years old) was Bernice Tan Jin An from SJK(C) Harcroft accompanied by Encik Ali Abdul Rahim and Puan Marlyana Mansur, the Committee of Colouring Contest.
YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Advisor and Head of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd presented the cash prize, goodies and certificate to the Second Place winner for Category A (7 to 9 years old) was Lam Xiang Rou from SJK (C) Tan Tan Siew accompanied by Encik Ali Abdul Rahim and Puan Marlyana Mansur, the Committee of Colouring Contest.
YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Advisor and Head of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd presented the cash prize, goodies and certificate to the Third Place winner for Category A (7 to 9 years old) was Yasmin Yau from SJK (C) Wangsa Maju, accompanied by Encik Ali Abdul Rahim and Puan Marlyana Mansur, the Committee of Colouring Contest.
Photo session with part of participants and winners for the Colouring Competition – Category A (7 to 9 years old) with YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Advisor and Head of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd, YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTREC and the Committee of Colouring Competition.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) presented the cash prize, goodies and certificate to the First Place winner for Category B (10 to 12 years old) was Winnie Chan from SJK(C) Desa Jaya, accompanied by Encik Ali Abdul Rahim and Puan Marlyana Mansur, the Committee of Colouring Contest.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) presented the cash prize, goodies and certificate to the Second Place winner for category B (10 to 12 years old). was Siew Jun Ler from SJK(C) Putra Nilai, accompanied by Encik Ali Abdul Rahim and Puan Marlyana Mansur, the Committee of Colouring Contest.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTREC) presented the Third Place winner for category B (10 to 12 years old) was Isaac Lee Cheng You from SJK (C) Khe Beng, accompanied by Encik Ali Abdul Rahim and Puan Marlyana Mansur, the Committee of Colouring Contest.
Photo session with part of participants and winners for the Colouring Competition – Category B (10 to 12 years old) with YBhg Dato’ Ooi Win Juat, Advisor and Head of PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd, YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTREC and the Committee of Colouring Competition.
