A group photo session involving VTAREC Executives and PIAM members together with YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, and YBrs Mr Chua Kim Soon, Chief Executive Officer of PIAM prior to the commencement of the PIAM Media Briefing
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 May 2026 : Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) was entrusted with the opportunity to lead an engagement and advocacy initiative focusing on reducing vehicle theft and road accidents in conjunction with the PIAM Media Briefing event.
Marking VTAREC’s inaugural participation in such an event, the organisation showcased a variety of anti-theft devices to visitors and members of the media. Among the highlights was an educational steering lock challenge, which attracted significant attention from participants eager to test their ability to install a steering lock in under three seconds.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC alongside VTAREC Executives and PIAM members attentively following a briefing delivered by YBrs Mr Chua Kim Soon, Chief Executive Officer of PIAM prior to the commencement of the PIAM Media Briefing
During the same event, PIAM’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chua Kim Soon and Chairman, Mr Ng Kok Kheng also briefed members of the media on the latest developments within the insurance industry.
Encik Muhamad Faiz Mohd Faizal and Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executives captured in high spirits at the VTAREC exhibition booth during the PIAM Media Briefing
Also in attendance were YBrs. Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC Encik Muhamad Faiz Mohd Faizal and Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy of VTAREC alongside PIAM’s team and other invited stakeholders.
The activity showcased by VTAREC successfully demonstrated that installing an additional mechanical locking device is both quick and simple, requiring less than three seconds to secure a vehicle against theft. Impressively, several participants managed to install the steering lock in under two seconds.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC engaging with visitors at the VTAREC exhibition booth during the PIAM Media Briefing
Throughout the event, VTAREC also shared valuable insights and conducted public engagement sessions on the importance of safeguarding vehicles from theft and promoting road safety awareness to help reduce traffic accidents.
Encik Muhamad Faiz Mohd Faizal, VTAREC Executive posing for a photo at the VTAREC exhibition booth showcasing various vehicle theft prevention tools, informative flyers, goodies for visitors and the VTAREC 3-Second “Lock It Right” Challenge during the PIAM Media Briefing
Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executive observing and assisting a visitor participating in the VTAREC 3-Second “Lock It Right” Challenge at the VTAREC exhibition booth
Encik Muhamad Faiz Mohd Faizal and Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executives interacting with visitors and providing information on road traffic accidents at the VTAREC exhibition booth
Encik Muhamad Faiz Mohd Faizal and Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executives posing in front PIAM’s booth after participating in the engagement session
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC together with PIAM members and VTAREC Executives posing for a commemorative group photo in front of the PIAM exhibition booth following the conclusion of the PIAM Media Briefing
The event concluded successfully and received encouraging participation and positive engagement from attendees.
