Policy Advocacy
Protecting children through 30 km/h speed limits, improved infrastructure, and safety awareness around schools across Malaysia.
Shaping Policies That Save Lives
Creating a truly safe road system requires effective policies and regulations. MKJR plays a unique and crucial role in advocacy, leveraging its position as a council with representatives from diverse government ministries and agencies.
Our advocacy efforts aim to influence and support the development and implementation of evidence-based road safety policies at both national and local levels.
Our Approach: Evidence-Based & Collaborative
Working together with schools and local authorities to create safer school zones.
Policies Rooted in Evidence
We champion solutions backed by research, data, and proven global frameworks like the Safe System Approach.
Active Engagement with Stakeholders
We work with government agencies, industry partners, and community groups to align priorities and address key road safety challenges.
Raising Public Understanding
We drive awareness on critical policy issues, helping communities understand why certain road safety measures matter.
Facilitating Policy Dialogue
Through council meetings and strategic partnerships, we bring stakeholders together to exchange insights and shape effective policy actions.
How We Drive Policy Change
By combining strong evidence, collective voices, and strategic collaboration, we influence safer road policies that benefit all Malaysians.
What We Do & Where We Focus
We prioritise high-impact activities that address local risks and strengthen community-led road safety efforts.
Championing Stronger Legislation & Enforcement
Advocating for the strengthening and rigorous enforcement of key road safety laws (e.g., regarding speed limits, drink-driving, helmet use, child restraints, mobile phone use).
Promoting Safer Infrastructure & Technology
Advocating for policies that mandate safer road design standards, promote investment in infrastructure safety improvements (e.g., black spot treatments, VRU facilities), and encourage the adoption of proven vehicle safety technologies.
Supporting Comprehensive Education
Advocating for the integration of robust road safety education within school curricula and driver training programs.
Influencing Policy Dialogue
Utilizing MKJR’s platform to foster collaboration and consensus among government agencies on priority road safety actions and investments.
Evidence-Based Recommendations
Developing position papers and providing data-driven recommendations to relevant ministries and decision-makers on key safety issues.
Championing Stronger Legislation & Enforcement
Advocating for the strengthening and rigorous enforcement of key road safety laws (e.g., regarding speed limits, drink-driving, helmet use, child restraints, mobile phone use).
Promoting Safer Infrastructure & Technology
Advocating for policies that mandate safer road design standards, promote investment in infrastructure safety improvements (e.g., black spot treatments, VRU facilities), and encourage the adoption of proven vehicle safety technologies.
Supporting Comprehensive Education
Advocating for the integration of robust road safety education within school curricula and driver training programs.
Influencing Policy Dialogue
Utilizing MKJR’s platform to foster collaboration and consensus among government agencies on priority road safety actions and investments.
Evidence-Based Recommendations
Developing position papers and providing data-driven recommendations to relevant ministries and decision-makers on key safety issues.
Policy Advocacy in Action
