YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, receiving a token of appreciation from Mr Gwee Bok Wee, the Managing Director & CEO of ECO-R Malaysia, following her presentation at the “Driving the Future of the Automotive Circular Economy: Perspectives on Vehicle Theft in Malaysia” conference organised by ECO-R Malaysia at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 July 2026: YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC), delivered a presentation entitled “Driving the Future of the Automotive Circular Economy: Perspectives on Vehicle Theft in Malaysia” at the international conference organised by ECO-R Malaysia of which prompted a business to reduce waste, in particular the vehicles.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, delivering her presentation entitled “Prevention of Vehicle Theft by Supporting Circular Economy” at the international conference organised by ECO-R Malaysia at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur
YBrs Puan Mas Tina, in her presentation, highlighted the importance of advancing a sustainable automotive circular economy through the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) to support environmental sustainability while addressing vehicle theft challenges in Malaysia. The presentation emphasised that many vehicle models exceeding 15 years of age are facing shortages of genuine spare parts as manufacturers have ceased production due to limited commercial viability. Strengthening the legitimate recovery, refurbishment, remanufacturing and reuse of automotive components can improve the availability of affordable replacement parts, reduce reliance on illicit supply chains and contribute to reducing vehicle theft.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, sharing VTAREC’s approach and efforts in preventing vehicle theft through support for a sustainable automotive circular economy
This sustainable approach promotes resource efficiency, environmental protection and enhances the safety, security and well-being of vehicle owners. It also positions vehicle theft reduction through a sustainable automotive circular economy as one of the key future initiatives towards building a safer, more resilient and sustainable automotive ecosystem. Also present during the presentation session was Puan Nor Idzatul Iqma Mohd Salleh, VTAREC Executive.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, highlighting the potential of automotive parts recycling, reuse and refurbishment in supporting vehicle theft prevention and the circular economy at the international conference organised by ECO-R Malaysia at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, presenting vehicle theft statistics and highlighting vehicle theft trends involving older vehicle models during her presentation at the international conference organised by ECO-R Malaysia at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur
