The absence of a special guideline for accident insurance claims has caused insurance applicants to be laid bare to the the deception of irresponsible parties, said a consumer association activist. Malaysian Muslim Consumers’ Association (PPIM) activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said until now they have received more than 500 complaints from accident victims and heirs who […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...What should you do if you find that your car is trapped in a flood. It may be a submerge basement parking, or you can be caught in a flash flood that you cannot escape due to the traffic congestion. Flash food is common in Malaysia, especially in Kuala Lumpur where a sudden downpour can immersed […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Catching errant drivers in the act with new technology, including better cameras, will be the difference between the new and previous demerit (Kejara) systems. The previous manual system left room for drivers to dispute committing offences but this will no longer be the case with the new Awareness Automated Safety System (Awas), said Transport Ministry […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The Government will implement four urgent measures to stem the rising number of road accidents and fatalities. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the decision was unanimously made at the Cabinet Task Force on Road Safety meeting yesterday. “Several key areas were covered with a view towards execution in the near term. “They […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...If you regularly send your car to for car wash, did you notice that there are some people who simply pass their car key to the car wash attendant and mentioned that they will be back hours later to collect their car. Many Malaysian do not like the idea of paying for car wash service […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...MOTORCYCLE loss is one of the biggest concerns to owners as well as insurers. The following will help readers better understand motorcycle insurance policies. How much should I insure my motorcycle? It is essential that your motorcycle is adequately insured as it will affect the amount you can claim in the event of loss/damage. The […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The newly-established Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department was officially unveiled during the 209th anniversary of the formation of the police force on 25 March 2016. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who launched the department – Bukit Aman’s 10th – said it would be vital in reducing the number of fatalities on the […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) will be implemented by May, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi. He said the system was a combination of the Kejara demerit point system and the Automated Enforcement System (AES). “The system will be implemented soon after the Road Transport Act is amended. I will be tabling […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The electronic cover notes (eCover Note) system under JPJ eINSURANS is part of the e-Government initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Transport for road tax renewal. With effect from 2 January 2005, insurance companies and takaful operators will transmit motor insurance/takaful information electronically to the Road Transport Department (RTD) and policy owners will receive confirmation […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Government mulls incentives for careful motorists! Instead of only introducing measures to penalise errant motorists, the Transport Ministry is now looking into proposals to award incentives to law-abiding road users. “With the licence upgrades, one can get a better premium for their insurance,” minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said. He said there were suggestions […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Almost every minute, there is a traffic accident in Malaysia with about 18 people killed daily. Road Fatality and accident rates recorded a slight increase last year and the Transport Minister is not taking this lightly. “The figure is alarming. Efforts to save lives from traffic disasters must be stepped up at once,” said Datuk […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Have you checked if your driving license has expired? Many a time we forget to check and continue driving without being aware that our driving license may had expired. In an unfortunate event that you are then involved in an accident, you must be make aware of the serious consequences. If you are not aware […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...It has come to our knowledge that there is a new mobile APP in the market that fights against double parking and other related minor traffic offences. Known as Citizen Squad, it allows registered member to report irresponsible road user who indiscriminately parked their car, which result in traffic obstruction. Citizen Squad APP allows the […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...There are a few customers saying if they can only renew their car insurance for a period of 6 months. I think the reason why they wanted to renew their car insurance for only 6 months is because they intend to renew their road tax for 6 month too. This could be because they have […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Malaysia has a higher than average number of traffic-related deaths compared to other countries. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said statistics show that Malaysia had a 23.6 to 100,000 population ratio of traffic-related deaths. The world average is 18 per 100,000 population. Australia, in comparison, has a 4 to 100,000 ratio while […]
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