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VTAREC Enforcement Officers and Industry Stakeholders Attended Electrical Vehicle Training Course

The participants attended the Electric Vehicle Training Course held at the MRC Malaysia office.

 Shah Alam, 9 & 10 December 2024:  The Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC), in collaboration with Motordata Research Consortium Sdn Bhd (MRC), co-organised an Electric Vehicle (EV) Training Course as part of its knowledge-sharing initiative. The training was attended by enforcement officers from Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ), Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (JKR), Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) and was also attended by industry stakeholders, including PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd, Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM), Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Malaysia (AMLA), Malaysia Takaful Association (MTA), Pos Malaysia Berhad and Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii).

The event commenced with a welcoming remark by Mr Steve Miller, Chief Executive Officer of MRC, followed by a presentation by Mr Adam Leow Tuck Ya, Trainer of MRC Malaysia. The session then continued with a presentation by YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTAREC.

Mr Adam Leow Tuck Ya, Trainer of MRC Malaysia (left), YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTAREC (middle), Mr Steve Miller, Chief Executive Officer of MRC Malaysia (right), representing the VTAREC-MRC organisers.

Mr Steve Miller, Chief Executive Officer of MRC Malaysia, delivered his welcoming remarks.

Mr Adam Leow Tuck Ya, Trainer of MRC Malaysia, presented on the EV concept.

 YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of VTAREC, delivered her presentation on crime and fire incidents related to EV.

The attendees paid close attention to the presentation.

Mr Adam Leow Tuck Ya, Trainer of MRC Malaysia, conducted a demonstration with close views of EV and explained the characteristics and features of each EV model.

 The EV training course focused on providing a comprehensive introduction to EV technology, including its benefits and challenges, while also addressing real-world concerns such as theft cases and fire incidents involving EVs. The programme served to upskill enforcement officers and industry stakeholders, ensuring they are better equipped with the knowledge and awareness needed to handle EV-related situations effectively. By enhancing participants’ understanding of EV concepts and associated challenges, VTAREC and MRC aim to promote a more informed and proactive approach toward sustainable transportation solutions. VTAREC also expressed its gratitude to MRC Malaysia for their invaluable collaboration in making the EV training course a success. The partnership has significantly contributed to advancing EV education and building a knowledgeable network of professionals prepared to address the unique challenges of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Group photo of representatives from MRC and VTAREC