Castrol Go to School
Castrol Go to School: Inculcating Safe & Smart Motorcycling Culture
Preamble
Road safety is one issue that needs to be addressed, and every Malaysian will agree it must be tackled urgently and effectively.The Government has already identified the major problems that contribute to the alarming rate of traffic accidents and implemented some of the strategies, including increased surveillance and enforcement as well as mass media awareness campaigns, all of which can help to make our roads safer.
Much remains to be done, however. This is where the private sector can and, indeed, must play its part, along with all citizens and road users.
Commitment to safety
Castrol, as a member of the BP Group, fully subscribes to the Group’s global commitment towards safety in all aspects of its operations, from its employees’ and associates’ travel to, from and in the course of their work, through to all industrial and commercial operations.Along with protection of the environment, safety is the Number One priority throughout the group, and a matter on which there can be no compromise.
Premier Lubricants (M) Sdn Bhd, the Sales and Marketing arm for Castrol lubricants, will not hesitate to lend its support when an opportunity comes along to support programs that can enhance road safety.
Campaign “Castrol Go To School” Bunting
The Program - Castrol Go to school
One such initiative is Castrol Go to School: Inculcating Safe & Smart Motorcycling Culture (Program Membudayakan Kaedah Menunggang Motorsikal Dengan Bijak dan Selamat), an educational program organized in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, that will bring motorcycle rider safety training to thousands of students in secondary schools across Peninsula Malaysia.The program is in line with the Government’s mission to create educated and disciplined road users, especially among young motorcyclists who are among the most vulnerable groups on the road in the event of an accident.
The program kicks off in March 2007 and will be held in 30 selected schools for the first year, comprising three each in 10 selected states in Peninsula Malaysia. This program primarily targeted at Form 4 students who are about to have their motorcycle licences. In the beginning stage, 150 Form 4 students from each school will participate in a 3 hours lesson. Within a year, around 4,500 students would have learned the wise & safety way of riding. An estimation of 13,500 students will be trained & benefited from this 3 years program.
Students involved in the training program will be exposed to the theory on technical skills, motorcycle maintenance and as well as the practical training on motorcycle riding. The lessons comprise about 40 minutes of theory on riding skills and maintenance, questions-and-answers, and one hour and 40 minutes of practical lessons on general road safety, riding and maneuvering, and braking. The participants will get to practise what they learn on six motorcycles of the underbone or “kapcai” type that is widely used by teenage students.
At the end of a course, the participants will be familiar with critical parts of the machine, such as how the engine, brakes and tyres work.
The modules will include the basics of riding and controlling a motorcycle, safety equipment such as helmets, proper footwear, gloves and high-visibility clothing.
The students will also be taught the basics of motorcycle maintenance, oil change and the importance of keeping the machine in a roadworthy condition.
At the end of a course, the participants will be familiar with critical parts of the machine, such as how the engine, brakes and tyres work.
The modules will include the basics of riding and controlling a motorcycle, safety equipment such as helmets, proper footwear, gloves and high-visibility clothing.
The students will also be taught the basics of motorcycle maintenance, oil change and the importance of keeping the machine in a roadworthy condition.
Role model, En.Wazi with student after safe riding demonstration
Role model
Key to the success in getting the message across to the targeted audience is the right messenger. Although there is no shortage of either information on bike safety or instructors who can lecture on the subject, it is critical to the success of any educational program that the target group, the students, must be receptive to the message.For the Castrol Go to School program, the ideal Ambassador has been identified and he is none other than motorcycle racing legend Wazi bin Abdul Hamid, who really needs no introduction among the hundreds of thousands of Malaysians who have a keen interest in motorsports.
With over a decade of success in the local racing scene, including the Malaysian Cub Prix series that has a wide following among the nation’s youth, the 36-year-old man also affectionately known as “Kapcai King” is the ideal personality to steer adolescent bikers in the right direction, where responsible and safe riding is concerned.
The former racing champion is a respected figure among the biking fraternity, especially after making a special appearance in “Remp-it”, the 2006 hit movie about illegal motorcycle racers.
In addition to his proven prowess on the race circuits, Wazi also has extensive experience as an instructor in advanced and defensive riding. His impressive credentials include graduation from the Kenny Roberts Training Ranch in Barcelona, Spain, and certification as a race coach from the Australian Motorcycle Coaching Council in Melbourne.
With his track record and status as a role model among bikers, Wazi and his team of equally seasoned instructors can ensure that the Castrol Go to School program will be able to reach out to teenagers who may reject what they deem to be “preaching” from other authority figures.
In addition to his proven prowess on the race circuits, Wazi also has extensive experience as an instructor in advanced and defensive riding. His impressive credentials include graduation from the Kenny Roberts Training Ranch in Barcelona, Spain, and certification as a race coach from the Australian Motorcycle Coaching Council in Melbourne.
With his track record and status as a role model among bikers, Wazi and his team of equally seasoned instructors can ensure that the Castrol Go to School program will be able to reach out to teenagers who may reject what they deem to be “preaching” from other authority figures.
The Launch Event
Castrol Go To School program was officially launched by Deputy Education Minister, Dato’ Noh Bin Haji Omar on 13 February 2007 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Putrajaya 1, Presint 8, 62250 Putrajaya, Selangor. About 700 students from 10 different schools from Putrajaya, KL and Selangor and media members were invited to witness the launch.
Students seated in the pavilion awaiting for the launch
Arrival of Deputy Education Minister, Dato Noh & En.Wazi
Speech by Deputy Education Minister, Dato Noh.
Official launch of the program
Exchange of MOU between Castrol and Ministry of Education
School band in action
Students demonstrating safe riding techniques
Guests and students were entertained by Malay Cultural dance
Students reading Castrol materials in the exhibition hall
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