KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysians must adopt a more responsible and disciplined driving culture to improve road safety, said Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli (Picture).

He emphasised that road safety is a shared responsibility, and all road users must comply with traffic laws and respect others on the road.

“On the occasion of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) 2025, observed globally today, JPJ calls on all Malaysians to value every life on the road and work together to reduce road accidents by adhering to traffic laws,” he said in a statement.

Aedy Fadly also highlighted that JPJ remains committed to strengthening enforcement through integrated operations and expanding awareness campaigns to various community groups.

This effort is supported by close collaboration with the police (PDRM), the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

“JPJ reaffirms its commitment to reducing accident rates and prioritising road user safety, aligning with Malaysia’s vision for a safer transport system,” he said.

This year’s WDoR theme, ‘Investing in Safe Roads to Recover Our Lost Talents’ focuses on the need to invest in safe road infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems to protect all users, particularly youth, who are at higher risk.

WDoR, established by the United Nations (UN) in 2005, is observed to honour accident victims and recognise the sacrifices of frontline workers, including rescuers, enforcement officers, and medical staff. — BERNAMA