PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 – The Road Transport Department (RTD) aims to increase the membership of Young volunteer squad in 1JPJ (SM1JPJ) up to one million people by the end of next year. RTD director-general, Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said that in addition to the approximately 200,000 existing members of the department’s work to facilitate efforts to monitor, educate and raise awareness on consumer-related aspects of road safety.
“Member (SM1JPJ) need to be developed because it is a new entity that plays a role in RTD efforts to reduce road accidents in the future. For the success of the concept of public participation in raising awareness about road safety, we need one million volunteers registered with (SM1JPJ) throughout the country,” he told reporters after launching the Merdeka Love Travel RTD at his office here Tuesday.
SM1JPJ created in each country is one of the department’s approach to addressing the problem of road accidents in the country which was launched in August 2012. According to those interested must be 16 years or older and can register online at RTD portal in www.jpj.gov.my. or fill out the form at any branch office.
