In the past few years, the number of road accidents in Malaysia has increased to more than 500,000 accidents annually. The need to raise safety awareness among road users is essential to lower accident cases, especially during festive seasons. With this in mind, EPIC Berhad rallied with the Majlis Keselamatan Jalan Raya (MJKR) Negeri Terengganu at its annual state-level road safety campaign in conjunction with the upcoming Raya festivities to shift the mindset of motorists and empower safe riding as well as driving habits.
The campaign was launched by State Welfare, Women Development, Family and National Unity Committee Chairman and MJKR Negeri Terengganu Chairman YB Haji Hanafiah Mat at the Shell LPT 2 - Perasing R&R, where those refuelling their vehicles were handed out goody bags filled with snacks, refreshments, and road safety leaflets. Representing the Group to support this state-wide effort was Group Strategic Communication and Security General Manager Encik Rusdi Ngah. It was also joined by various local government agencies and corporate organisations, all working together to achieve the same goal of reducing road accident cases.
Addressing road safety is a shared responsibility, and any improvement efforts must be reflected not only across government agencies but also among road users to effectively address the issue. So this festive season, ensure your vehicles are in roadworthy condition before starting your ‘Balik Kampung’ journey home. Plan your journey ahead and be mindful and courteous to others as you travel to your destinations.