Crime is something which, unfortunately, has yet to be completely eradicated. While the police and other law enforcement authorities do their best to keep us safe, there will still be occasions when criminal acts may be committed which involve innocent citizens.
Protecting ourselves is therefore important and to raising awareness about the importance of self-defence for women, the Road Safety Marshal Club (RSMC) partnered with Bosch Mobility Aftermarket Malaysia for the 7th Women’s Street Crime Awareness Campaign recently.
The day-long event, held at the Cheras Leisure Mall in Kuala Lumpur, which highlighted critical safety topics, was led by experts from the Road Safety Marshal Club, founded by prominent safety activist and advocate Captain K. Bala, who is also its President.
By learning basic self-defence skills such as how to handle handbag snatch attempts, safely use pepper spray, identify hidden cameras, and more, the participants will be able to potentially deter threats like robbery, mugging, or assault. The campaign also includes valuable guidelines on crime scene safety.
“Our goal is to make the Women’s Street Crime Awareness Campaign more engaging and insightful for participants, arming them with the important skills, techniques and preventive measures to help them deal with perilous situations effectively. Through improved awareness and vigilance, participants will be better prepared to react and defend themselves in any scenario,” explained Captain K. Bala.
“Our partnership with the RSMC is part of Bosch Mobility Aftermarket Malaysia’s ‘Drive for Life’ campaign, aimed at advocating for safe cars and roads by raising awareness of the importance of using quality car parts and regular car maintenance,” said Dillion Goh Kian Chiang, Country Business Director of Bosch Mobility Aftermarket Malaysia.
The campaign also features a Bosch sharing session on conducting a thorough vehicle self-inspection, covering essential components such as engine oil, powertrain, battery, cabin air filter, lights, brakes, and tyres.
Additionally, the session also addresses ‘Forgotten Child Syndrome’ with a helpful 4-step guide to prevent accidental child endangerment in cars, which is reported in the news from time to time.
Mr. Goh further highlighted the growing trend of women showing interest in understanding basic vehicle maintenance. This empowers them to take control of their car, ensuring the safety of passengers like children, and navigate the roads confidently with the help of simple yet effective solutions.
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