JKJR visits Sun Tyre Industry Sdn Bhd

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The Malaysia Road Safety Department (JKJR) recently visited Sun Tyre Industry Sdn Bhd in Seremban as part of its nationwide “Your Car Is Only As Safe As Your Tyres” campaign. Sun Tyres Industries was the first recipient of the prestigious product certification licence, Malaysia Standard MS224:2005, specification for Retreaded Pneumatic Rubber Tyres for Commercial Vehicles.

<< Click on image to view more news. The company is the largest tyre retreading operation in Malaysia producing in the region of 30,000 tyres per month.

“ The poor condition of tyres contributes to 10-15% of road accidents annually in Malaysia and we want to take immediate action to minimize it. We are happy to be able to work together with the tyre industry to help enhance the awareness of tyresafety”, said Datuk Suret Singh, Director General of Road Safety Department, speaking at a press conference before an organised visit to the factory. There will be training sections at tyre shops so that their staff will be able to educate the public on the safety aspects of good tyres.