All winners of the Colouring Contest posed for a group photo session during the VTAREC Mini Campaign at AEON Mall Tebrau City, Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU, 1 August 2026: The Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC), in collaboration with Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) organised a mini awareness campaign to educate the public on vehicle theft prevention and road safety. This collaborative initiative reflects the commitment of all parties involved in supporting public education and awareness programmes aimed at creating a safer community. The event was held at AEON Mall Tebrau City, Johor Bahru.
The campaign sought to encourage the public to be more vigilant and responsible in safeguarding their vehicles while adopting safe driving practices. Through the combined efforts of VTAREC and PDRM, the programme emphasised the importance of vehicle security measures and road safety awareness in reducing the risks of vehicle theft and road accidents.
From left: L/PKL Tuan Muhammad Hanif Ayub, Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan, SJN Tuan Zulazhar Alias, Penyelia Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan, SJN Puan Zamariah Said, Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan, YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, General Manager of VTAREC, Puan Nurul Izzati Ahmad Hisni, VTAREC Executive, Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executive, KONST Tuan Gerard Marcelles Paul Lino, Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan and KONST Tuan Nor Hisham Abdul Rashid, Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan
The campaign served as a timely reminder for motorists and drivers to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles and ensure their safety on the road. Various interactive activities and educational sessions were conducted throughout the event to engage visitors and reinforce key messages on vehicle theft prevention and road accident.
SJN Tuan Zulazhar Alias, Penyelia Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan, shared useful reminders on vehicle theft prevention and road safety on the engagement wall
Visitors actively participated in the Steering Wheel Challenge while gaining valuable knowledge on vehicle theft prevention measures
A variety of fun and educational activities were conducted throughout the event, including an engagement wall for participants to share meaningful messages, a Wheel of Fortune, a Steering Wheel Challenge, quizzes and a colouring contest.
These activities successfully attracted the attention of shoppers and families, creating a lively and positive atmosphere at the VTAREC booth while effectively promoting awareness on vehicle theft prevention and road safety.
Visitors actively participated in the Steering Wheel Lock Challenge, an interactive awareness game designed to demonstrate how quickly and easily a vehicle can be secured. Participants were challenged to lock and unlock a steering wheel using a steering lock within three seconds.
The objective of the activity was to educate the public on the importance of taking simple preventive measures to protect their vehicles from theft. The challenge highlighted that securing a steering wheel takes only a few seconds, yet many vehicle owners overlook this basic security practice. Through this engaging activity, VTAREC aimed to encourage greater awareness and promote responsible vehicle safety habits among the public.
Puan Nurul Izzati Ahmad Hisni, Executive of VTAREC conducted a pocket talk session and hosted a quiz for all participants of the colouring contest
Registration for the Colouring Contest commenced at noon to encourage greater participation among children. The session began with a fun and interactive briefing conducted by Puan Nurul Izzati Ahmad Hisni, Executive of VTAREC, who shared valuable insights on current vehicle theft and road accident trends, as well as practical steps to prevent vehicle theft and promote safe road usage.
To further engage participants, several simple quizzes and a special challenge were carried out throughout the session. Small gifts were also distributed to encourage active participation and to create a more enjoyable and interactive learning experience for all attendees.
Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executive and Puan Nurul Izzati Ahmad Hisni, VTAREC Executive handing out umbrellas to participants who answered correctly during the pocket talk
Participating contestants demonstrated their understanding of vehicle theft prevention and road safety through their creative expressions during the VTAREC Colouring Contest
The two-hour Colouring Contest provided participating children with an opportunity to express their understanding of road safety through creative artwork. This activity not only encouraged learning in a fun and engaging manner but also promoted greater awareness among parents, who were actively involved in discussions on road safety messages.
Winners were selected based on criteria such as logo accuracy, use of colour, neatness and creativity. Cash prizes, goodie bags and umbrellas were presented to the winners, bringing joy and smiles to the children and their families, and marking a memorable highlight of the programme.
L/PKL Tuan Muhammad Hanif Ayub, Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan distributed informational flyers to visitors at the PDRM booth and shared brief awareness messages on vehicle theft prevention and road traffic safety
L/PKL Tuan Muhammad Hanif Ayub, Unit Peronda MPV Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan distributed informational flyers to visitors at the PDRM booth and shared brief awareness messages on vehicle theft prevention and road traffic safety
Visitors actively participated in the Steering Wheel Challenge while gaining valuable knowledge on vehicle theft prevention measures
From left: Puan Nurul Izzati Ahmad Hisni, VTAREC Executive, YBrs Puan Jocelyn Ng Bee Leng, Secretary of Johor Transport and Logistics Operator’s Association (JoTran), YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, VTAREC General Manager, YBrs Encik Frankie Chia Jee Onn, President of Johor Transport and Logistics Operator’s Association (JoTran) and Puan Aisha Fahmy Mohd Zulhery Fahmy, VTAREC Executive during the VTAREC Mini Campaign at AEON Mall Tebrau City, Johor Bahru
A photo session was held with the winners of the Colouring Contest
The winner and first-place recipient of the Colouring Contest held at AEON Mall Shah Alam was Adik Lenisha Adria from SJK(T) Masai, Johor
The second-place winner of the colouring contest was Adik Adriana Adelia from SK Kompleks Uda
The third-place winner of the colouring contest was Adik Faria Zulaiqa from SK Ayer Manis
The third-place winner of the colouring contest was Adik Putri Raisya from SK Puyong
The VTAREC Mini Campaign held at AEON Mall Tebrau City, Johor, was successfully conducted with strong participation from members of the public and valuable support from strategic partners, including the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). The programme effectively achieved its objective of raising awareness on vehicle theft prevention and road safety, whilst promoting responsible and safe road user behaviour.
Throughout the event, a series of interactive and educational activities were implemented to enhance public engagement and improve the delivery of key safety messages. These included awareness briefings, quizzes, interactive games, the Steering Wheel Challenge, an engagement wall activity and the Colouring Contest for children. These initiatives successfully created a positive and engaging learning environment for visitors of all ages.
The collaborative effort between VTAREC and PDRM played a vital role in strengthening the impact of the campaign. Such strategic co-operation reflects a shared commitment towards enhancing public awareness and contributing to the reduction of vehicle theft cases and road traffic accidents in Malaysia.
List of Winners of the VTAREC Colouring Contest on 1.8.2026
First Place:
- Adik Lenisha Adria
SJK(T) Masai, Johor
Second Place:
- Adik Nur Adriana Adelia
SK Kompleks Uda
Third Place:
- Adik Faria Zulaiqa
SK Ayer Manis
- Adik Putri Raisya
SK Puyong
Consolation Prizes:
- Aeisyah Husna Hasanudin
- Nur Miqaila Darwisyah
- Putri Arisya
- Evelyn
- Naura Auni Qistina
- Nelyda
- Nur Falisha Mikayla
- Izzah Delisha
- Coven Ng
- Muhammad Aisy Ramadhan
