PUTRAJAYA<\/strong>, 7 October 2025:\u00a0 The Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) held a seminar on \u201cTadbir Urus dan Pembaikan Kenderaan BER\u201d. This seminar was held with government enforcement agencies including Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) and Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ).<\/p>\n The strategic seminar was held at The Everly Putrajaya Hotel, Putrajaya. The seminar was attended with great anticipation. The objectives of the strategic seminar were to knowledge exchange with respect to recent developments concerning the topic on Beyond Economic Repair (BER) and Actual Total Loss (ATL) including smuggling, cloning and stolen spare parts associated with road traffic accidents.<\/p>\n The experts from diverse agencies were invited to deliver their sharing and presentation at the seminar. The speakers who graciously attended were:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>This session focused on the explanation of Beyond Economic Repair (BER) and Actual Total Loss (ATL), including their definitions, key differences and financial factors involved in classifying damaged vehicles. The presentation highlighted how repair costs, spare parts, labour, structural damage and hidden damages influence a vehicle\u2019s BER or ATL status. It also emphasised the importance of proper assessment based on market value, safety standards and industry guidelines to avoid premature judgments and ensure accurate insurance decisions.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>This session discussed the establishment and development of VTAREC, its role in addressing vehicle theft, and its expanded responsibility in tackling road accidents in Malaysia. The presentation also highlighted current accident statistics, high-risk vehicle categories, and the importance of collaboration between government agencies, the insurance industry and key stakeholders. Overall, the sharing emphasised VTAREC\u2019s continuous efforts and strategic initiatives in strengthening road safety and reducing vehicle-related crimes nationwide.<\/p>\n This session explained the role and responsibilities of workshops in handling vehicles classified as Beyond Economic Repair (BER) in accordance with the guidelines set by Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ). The presentation covered the definition and criteria of BER vehicles, controlled structural panels, required documentation, and the proper repair process including approval and inspection by PUSPAKOM. It also emphasised strict compliance with legal requirements, the use of approved spare parts, accurate documentation, and the prohibition of unauthorised modifications or fraudulent practices to ensure that repaired vehicles are safe and roadworthy for public use.<\/p>\n This session outlined the role of PUSPAKOM as an independent inspection body in ensuring that vehicles classified as Beyond Economic Repair (BER) comply with JPJ safety and technical guidelines before being allowed back on the road. After the repair work is completed with prior approval from JPJ, the vehicle is required to undergo a mandatory physical inspection at PUSPAKOM to verify its structural integrity, braking system, steering system and overall roadworthiness. The session emphasised that this inspection process is a critical control measure to ensure that only safe and compliant vehicles are returned for public use.<\/p>\n The participants of the seminar expressed positive comments and took an active role in expressing their view points and asking questions to deepen their grasp of the issues that were addressed. The subject of Beyond Economic Repair (BER) and its relation to accidents have been the focus of each presentation that has been given by the speakers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/vtarec.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture2-7.jpg\")
<\/a>From left: YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC), YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC), YBrs Tuan Noraizad Ab. Rahman, Engineer of Bahagian Kejuruteraan Automotif from Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ), YBrs Tuan Norazman Nordin, Ketua Penolong Pegawai Penguatkuasa Kanan (Dasar) from Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ), YBhg Dato\u2019 Ooi Win Juat, Advisor of Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (PUSPAKOM) Sdn Bhd, YBrs Encik Benildus Saw, Managing Director of Justicia Adjusters Sdn Bhd<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) delivering her Welcoming Address<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) delivering his Opening Speech<\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>YBrs Encik Benildus Saw, Managing Director of Justicia Adjusters Sdn Bhd delivered his presentation as the first speaker on \u201cApakah yang dimaksudkan dengan Beyond Economic Repair (BER) dan antara cara mengenal pasti sebuah kenderaan BER serta perbezaannya dengan Total Loss (ATL)?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) as the second speaker delivering her sharing on \u201cStatistik Beyond Economic Repair (BER) 2024\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBrs Tuan Noraizad Ab. Rahman, Engineer of Bahagian Kejuruteraan Automotif from Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) as the third speaker delivering his sharing on \u201cApa yang perlu dilakukan oleh “workshop” bagi kenderaan yang diisytihar BER terutama berkaitan garis panduan oleh JPJ\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBhg Dato\u2019 Ooi Win Juat, Advisor of Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (PUSPAKOM) Sdn Bhd as the fourth speaker delivering his sharing on \u201cApakah peranan PUSPAKOM di dalam membaiki kenderaan diisytihar BER mengikut garis panduan JPJ?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBrs Tuan Norazman Nordin,Ketua Penolong Pegawai Penguatkuasa Kanan (Dasar), Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) was the fifth speaker delivering his sharing on \u201cMemastikan Keselamatan Kenderaan Rosak Akibat Kemalangan: Menjaga prestasi, nematuhi peraturan dan mengurangkan kemalangan\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) delivering memento to YBrs Tuan Noraizad Ab. Rahman, Engineer of Bahagian Kejuruteraan Automotif from Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) delivering memento to YBhg Dato\u2019 Ooi Win Juat, Advisor of Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (PUSPAKOM) Sdn Bhd<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) delivering memento to YBrs Tuan Norazman Nordin,Ketua Penolong Pegawai Penguatkuasa Kanan (Dasar), Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) delivering memento to YBrs Encik Benildus Saw, Managing Director of Justicia Adjusters Sdn Bhd<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, Co-ordinator of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) presenting memento to YBhg Datuk Lokman Jamaan, Chairman of Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Q& A session with the speakers allowed participants to share their inquiries and thought during Seminar Tadbir Urus dan Pembaikan Kenderaan BER<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Among the participants who actively engaged during the seminar<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Among the participants who actively engaged during the seminar<\/em><\/p>\n