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The Sun
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Perodua Myvi, Yamaha 135LC top 2024 accident list
PETALING JAYA: The Perodua Myvi and Yamaha 135LC were the two vehicles most frequently involved in accidents in 2024. According to the New Straits Times, Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC) coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said insurance industry records showed that accident claims involving the Perodua Myvi totaled 24,628. The Yamaha 135LC topped the list for motorcycles, with nearly 3,000 accident cases, followed by the Yamaha Y15ZR with 2,154. 'Both models — the Yamaha 135LC and Y15ZR — accounted for about 30% of total motorcycle accidents last year,' she said. The Proton Saga ranked third among all vehicles, with 16,159 claims, followed by the Honda City with 13,388. Meanwhile, Toyota's Hilux has been reported as the most stolen four-wheeler last year with 370 units. Following the Hilux, Proton Wira and Toyota Fortuner were named as the second and third most stolen four-wheelers, with 142 units and 123 units, respectively.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Thousands lack motor insurance
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite strict laws mandating motor insurance for all vehicles that ply the roads, tens of thousands of them are believed to be operating without it, according to a study by the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) VTAREC coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said the findings were based on a study of 740,000 cases of road accidents in 2023, which revealed that insurance claims for damages were only filed for 40% of the cases. 'We found that insurance claims were only made for 299,000 accident cases. 'While police reports were lodged by the parties involved in the accidents, not all the cases saw insurance claims being filed. 'We believe this is likely because certain vehicle owners did not make an insurance claim as they did not possess motor insurance. 'This might seem unimportant, but not having motor insurance can have serious consequences. 'Motor insurance does not only cover the damage to our vehicles but most importantly provides compensation for victims who suffer injuries, or the next of kin of those killed in the event of an accident,' she said at a soft launch ceremony of the council's Vehicle Theft and Road Accident Awareness campaign at a hotel here yesterday. However, Mas Tina said the lower insurance claims could also be a case of motorists who chose not to make a claim for minor repairs and bear the costs themselves to preserve their no-claims discount. She also revealed that road accident fatalities were highest among motorcyclists and pillion riders – making up to 70% of the annual average of 6,000 deaths. However, she said only 13% of accident cases were caused by motorcyclists, although their numbers were 12 times higher than cars. The study revealed that 67% of accidents were caused by cars, while 20% were caused by commercial vehicles. 'Often, bikers are blamed for accidents, but here we have learnt that it is car drivers who need greater awareness on road safety and need to be educated on defensive driving. 'The annual average of fatalities remains alarming. The yearly deaths from accidents can fill graves that may require space the size of six football fields. 'On average, one motorist is killed every 80 minutes. 'Human error is the primary cause of road crashes, making up to eight out of the 10 factors that cause traffic crashes,' added Mas Tina. Last year, the vehicle insurance industry recorded 266,716 accident claims, a 11% decline compared with 299,657 cases in 2023. Mas Tina said 86% of the claims in 2024 involved cars, about 5% motorcycles and 8% commercial vehicles. As for vehicle thefts, she said on average, a vehicle gets stolen in Malaysia every two hours. She said in 2023, 4,086 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide, of which 51% were motorcycles, 41% cars and the rest commercial vehicles. Selangor reported the highest number of cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Sarawak. Based on last year's statistics, six out of 10 cars targeted by thieves were Malaysian-made. She said most of them were old models that were stolen to be cannibalised for spare parts. Also present at the event were VTAREC director Datuk Ooi Win Juat, representatives from traffic police and other government agencies.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Toyota Hilux tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2024
TOYOTA's Hilux has been reported as the most stolen four-wheeler last year with 370 units. According to New Straits Times, the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC) coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said the statistics mentioned were based on the insurance companies' reports. Following the Hilux, Proton Wira and Toyota Fortuner were named as the second and third most stolen four-wheelers, with 142 units and 123 units, respectively. The list was followed by Proton Iswara (92), which was tied with the Proton Saga (92), Perodua Kancil (89), Ford Ranger (79), which was tied with the Perodua Myvi (79), Perodua Bezza (61), and the Honda Civic (58). Since the older models of Proton and Perodua were targeted for car theft, Mas Tina believes that they are most likely to be dismantled and used as spare parts to be resold within the country. ALSO READ: Gone in 360 seconds: Lexus RX200 stolen from house in Muar Meanwhile, the other branded vehicles on the list were likely smuggled to foreign countries, she said. Apart from four-wheelers, motorcycles were also added to the list. Last year, the top 10 most stolen motorcycles were the Yamaha 135LC (528), Yamaha Y15ZR (327), Honda Wave (194), Yamaha 125 (109), Honda C100 (105), Yamaha Lagenda (72), Yamaha Ego (59), Honda EX5 (54), Modenas Kriss (48), and Honda RS150R (16). However, she said the vehicle theft incidents in the country have been reduced by 10 per cent with 3,925 cases reported in 2024 compared with 4,370 in 2023. Mas Tina said the criminals' modus operandi have changed, and many of them now hack the key fob, which is a tiny, portable remote control device that runs a remote keyless entry system. Without a physical key, thieves can use this keyless technology to unlock the vehicle, turn on the engine, and drive away. Mas Tina suggested that drivers use conventional safety precautions like a steering lock and store their keys in a Faraday pouch, which blocks radio frequencies. She also advised motorcyclists to use chains to secure their bikes from being stolen.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Toyota Hilux tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2024: VTAREC
TOYOTA's Hilux has been reported as the most stolen four-wheeler last year with 370 units. According to New Straits Times, the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC) coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said the statistics mentioned were based on the insurance companies' reports. Following the Hilux, Proton Wira and Toyota Fortuner were named as the second and third most stolen four-wheelers, with 142 units and 123 units, respectively. The list was followed by Proton Iswara (92), which was tied with the Proton Saga (92), Perodua Kancil (89), Ford Ranger (79), which was tied with the Perodua Myvi (79), Perodua Bezza (61), and the Honda Civic (58). Since the older models of Proton and Perodua were targeted for car theft, Mas Tina believes that they are most likely to be dismantled and used as spare parts to be resold within the country. ALSO READ: Gone in 360 seconds: Lexus RX200 stolen from house in Muar Meanwhile, the other branded vehicles on the list were likely smuggled to foreign countries, she said. Apart from four-wheelers, motorcycles were also added to the list. Last year, the top 10 most stolen motorcycles were the Yamaha 135LC (528), Yamaha Y15ZR (327), Honda Wave (194), Yamaha 125 (109), Honda C100 (105), Yamaha Lagenda (72), Yamaha Ego (59), Honda EX5 (54), Modenas Kriss (48), and Honda RS150R (16). However, she said the vehicle theft incidents in the country have been reduced by 10 per cent with 3,925 cases reported in 2024 compared with 4,370 in 2023. Mas Tina said the criminals' modus operandi have changed, and many of them now hack the key fob, which is a tiny, portable remote control device that runs a remote keyless entry system. Without a physical key, thieves can use this keyless technology to unlock the vehicle, turn on the engine, and drive away. Mas Tina suggested that drivers use conventional safety precautions like a steering lock and store their keys in a Faraday pouch, which blocks radio frequencies. She also advised motorcyclists to use chains to secure their bikes from being stolen.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Toyota Hilux tops the chart as the most stolen four-wheeler in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Toyota Hilux was the most stolen four-wheeler in Malaysia last year, with 370 units reported stolen. Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC) coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said this was based on statistics from insurance companies. The second and third most stolen four-wheelers were the Proton Wira (142) and Toyota Fortuner (123). This was followed by the Proton Iswara (92), which was tied with the Proton Saga (92), Perodua Kancil (89), Ford Ranger (79) tied with the Perodua Myvi (79), Perodua Bezza (61), and Honda Civic (58). "If we look at this chart, we can see that many of the models are Proton and Perodua, and these are older models, which we believe were dismantled and used for spare parts. "Usually, locally manufactured vehicles are dismantled and the parts resold within the country," she said during a briefing at the soft launch of the VTAREC 2025 public awareness campaign on vehicle theft and road accidents. Mas Tina said other branded vehicles in the list were likely smuggled out of the country. Meanwhile, the top 10 most stolen motorcycles last year were the Yamaha 135LC (528), Yamaha Y15ZR (327), Honda Wave (194), Yamaha 125 (109), Honda C100 (105), Yamaha Lagenda (72), Yamaha Ego (59), Honda EX5 (54), Modenas Kriss (48), and Honda RS150R (16). Mas Tina said the vehicle theft trend in Malaysia had decreased by 10 per cent, with 3,925 cases reported last year compared with 4,370 in 2023. She said the thieves' modus operandi had evolved, with many now hacking the key fob — a small handheld remote control device that operates a remote keyless entry system. This keyless system allows thieves to unlock the car, start the engine, and drive away without needing a physical key. Mas Tina advised drivers to keep their keys in a Faraday pouch, which blocks radio waves, and to adopt traditional safety measures such as using a steering lock.
