YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, VTREC Co-ordinator and the VTREC gather for a photo alongside police officers from IPD Wangsa Maju
WANGSA MAJU, 18 May 2024: The Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (VTREC) in collaboration with Jabatan Pencegahan Jenayah dan Keselamatan Komuniti (JPJKK) and AMANITA from Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Wangsa Maju continue the efforts to raise awareness of vehicle theft among the public and school children in Wangsa Maju district. The mini-campaign were organised in conjunction with Teacher’s Day and “Kempen Kesedaran Awan Kecurian Kenderaan VTREC 2024”.
Puan Marlyana Mansur, VTREC Executive Officer distributing flyers at the Vehicle Theft Mini Awareness Campaign organised by VTREC
KPL Mohd Nizam Mohamed alongside L/KPL Nur Akmal Shahirah Zakaria explored the steering lock game to encourage the public to take a proper measure to prevent vehicle theft
VTREC Mini Campaign has been featured in AEON Alpha Angle Wangsa Maju advertisement board
With the theme “United Against Vehicle Theft,” the campaign aims to raise public awareness and advocate for behavioural changes to protect vehicles. This mini-campaign is a crucial platform for sharing knowledge and inspiring action, empowering individuals, communities, agencies, and other stakeholders to unite against vehicle theft. The event took place at AEON Alpha Angle Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur.
L/KPL Nur Akmal Shahirah Zakaria from AMANITA IPD Wangsa Maju interacting with the public to raise awareness of vehicle theft
KPL Mohd Nizam Mohamed distributing campaign material to public as a part of awareness campaign on vehicle theft
VTREC Co-ordinator, YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid reported that an average of 12 vehicles were stolen per day in 2023. “Helping people to safeguard their vehicles from theft and recognising unsafe parking areas is crucial for improving their safety.” Positioned as an impactful initiative, the PDRM-VTREC Vehicle Theft Public Awareness Mini Campaign effectively engages the public in heightening awareness and serves as a fundamental platform for empowering individuals and communities to drive impactful change in attitudes and behaviours concerning vehicle theft.
Encik Aniq Denial assisting children to write or leave a message on the engagement wall during the Mini Campaign at AEON Alpha Angle Wangsa Maju
L/KPL Mohammad Firzam Mohamad Shamsudin (right) and KPL Mohd Nizam Mohamed writing a message on the engagement wall to remind the public to take care of their vehicles.
Children writing a note as a reminder to take care of personal vehicle to the public on the wall of engagement
KPL Mohd Nizam Mohamed writing a message to the public to always take care of their vehicle to avoid
Parents registering their children for the Colouring Contest during VTREC Mini Campaign themed “United Against Vehicle Theft”
Contestants gave their best at the VTREC Colouring Contest during VTREC MiniCampaign of United Against Vehicle Theft
Parents and contestants preparing themselves before colouring competition begins
VTREC with the co-operation of Polis Diraja Malaysia to combat vehicle theft in Wangsa Maju through public and children engagement
The Wheel of Fortune game that draws in crowds of visitors enable the public to learn on prevention of vehicle theft, it “Learn and Play”
Numerous activities were planned to inspire involvement in this mini-campaign, featuring an engagement wall, a wheel of fortune, a steering lock competition, quizzes, a doodle wall and concluding with a primary school colouring contest. The colouring contest attracted the involvement of 25 children, aged between 5 and 12. The colouring competition was held from 1.00pm to 3.00pm at the same venue. Each participant was given the chance to unleash their creativity and extend gratitude to their teacher on the provided drawing paper. Fostering awareness of vehicle maintenance from a young age is of utmost importance. Attendees, including both the public and parents, were invited to partake in diverse activities provided by VTREC. In addition, to showing support for their children, they were also able to collect a variety of complimentary souvenirs.
Visitors do not want to miss out the opportunity to try the VTREC Educational Games with interesting prizes, the feedback and participations were great.
As the mini-campaign drew to an end, YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, VTREC Co-ordinator, led the prize presentation ceremony. The victor of the Colouring Contest series for this mini-campaign is Nur Keisha Amanda from SK Gombak Setia. Nur Keisha Amanda will take home the top prize comprising a VTREC ‘United Against Vehicle Theft’ t-shirt, a goodies bag, a certificate, and RM130.00. Securing the title of first runner-up is Sophie Eryna from SJKC Wangsa Maju. As part of her achievement, she will receive a prize bundle comprising a VTREC ‘United Against Vehicle Theft’ t-shirt, a goodies bag, a certificate, and an award of RM100.00. In the meantime, Nur Adelia Qistina from SK Pandan Jaya clinched the title of second runner-up. She will be presented with a VTREC t-shirt, a goodies bag, a certificate, and a prize valued at RM70.00.
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, VTREC Co-ordinator handing the First-Place prize to Adik Nur Keisha Amanda from SK Gombak Setia during the giving ceremony
YBrs Puan Mas Tina, VTREC Co-ordinator alongside Puan Marlyana Mansur, VTREC Executive Officer handing the prize to first runner-up winner, Adik Sophie Eryna from SJKC Wangsa Maju
2nd runner up goes to Adik Nur Adelia Qistina, thumb up by VTREC Co-ordinator, YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid
YBrs Puan Mas Tina Abdul Hamid handing over one of the Consolation prize winners and certificate to the participant of Colouring Contest
Constable Nancy Anak Gileng and L/KPL Nur Akmal Shahirah Zakaria trying the interactive games provided on campaign site while showing to the participants how to play the educational game
Encik Farid Akmal Johan handing merchandise to visitors during the mini-campaign of ‘United Against Vehicle Theft’
Visitors writing their messages and support on the wall of engagement during mini-campaign ‘United Against Vehicle Theft’ by VTREC
“Aware of your surrounding” message written by one of the visitors at VTREC mini-campaign at AEON Alpha Angle Wangsa Maju
