Malaysia’s 62nd Independence Day is just around the corner and in conjunction with all the celebrations, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Malaysia (Bosch AA) together with the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development organised the ‘Heels & Wheels’ program – a car and road safety workshop for women.
Supported by the folks from Proton, Petron, and the Road Safety Department of Malaysia (JKJR), the workshop aims to educate and empower women drivers to take charge of their own vehicles as well as road safety not only for them but also for other road users as well as the future of our nation, the children.
As part of the #BoschEmpowersWomen initiative, the car and road safety workshop was officiated by Malaysia’s very own Deputy Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, YB Hannah Yeoh. Over 60 women staff members of the ministry attended the workshop where they primarily covered the hot topics such as:
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Child Restraint Systems (CRS)
- Road safety
According to YB Hannah Yeoh, “A study by Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) shows that 58% of children and infants’ death in the country is due to road accidents and the lack of child car seats is a large contributing factor to the fatalities. I am very excited and grateful that this workshop is emphasizing essential car maintenance including the importance of CRS considering the compulsory implementation of child car seats next year. Using CRS could help reduce the risk of fatal injuries by up to 70%.”
The Heels & Wheels workshop organised by Bosch AA also covered the four key components of basic car maintenance which involves the battery, wipers, engine oil, and tyres. Participants were given hands on experiences on how to identify any issues and how to remedy them in the simplest and most efficient manner, courtesy of the high-quality products offered by Bosch AA.
Mr Pang Yoon Kong, Country Manager of Bosch AA, said “At Bosch AA, car and road safety are key focus areas for us. We believe proactive car care and maintenance with the usage of quality car parts are fundamental to reduce risks of car breakdowns and road accidents. As we celebrate our Independence Day in a few days’ time, we hope that the Heels & Wheels workshop can empower and inspire women drivers to take charge of their car care to give them peace of mind while driving.”
The #BoschEmpowersWomen initiative is part of Bosch AA’s ‘Drive for Life’ safety campaign launched back in May earlier this year. To know more, head over to Bosch Autoparts Malaysia Facebook page for more information.
