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Scania Malaysia Launches Driver Lounge
Truck driving is a tough job. It demands full attention and one minor mistake can be tragic. Thus, adequate rest is very important for a driver. To ensure that drivers can have a quality and adequate rest while they send their ve- hicles for maintenance, Scania Malaysia has introduced the Scania driver lounge at its Bukit Jelutong service centre in Shah Alam.
The launch was graced by the Guest of Honour, Director-General of Jabatan Keselamatan Jalanraya (JKJR), Dato’ Dr Tam Weng Wah, and the Ambas- sador of Sweden to Malaysia, Bengt G. Carlsson.
“I wish to congratulate Scania for making such as an effort. The more the driv- ers are taken care of, the more progress we will see in their performance. This will reduce the accidents and fatalities,” said Dr Tam.
According to Dr Tam, there were 60 bus fatalities and 231 incidents involving trucks in 2013.
Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of Scania Southeast Asia and Scania Malaysia Sdn Bhd, James Armstrong said, “Scania believes that driv- ers are the most important asset for safety, so we’ve taken the initiative to ensure that their comfort in between each assignment is improved by provid- ing the facilities for them to be well rested until they need to be on the road again.”
The air-conditioned lounge is equipped with a television, comfortable chairs, tables, toilet and even a separate sleeping area complete with beds and soft lighting. It will be a temporary home away from home while the drivers wait for their vehicles to be ready. There is also an adjacent surau for Muslim drivers to perform their daily prayers.
“The lounge provides them with a free, comfortable place to sleep, rest or just relax, which is also very convenient for the owners who are sending their vehicles to us,” added Armstrong.
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Ribbon cutting.. (from left): Bengt G. Carlsson, the Ambassador of Sweden to Mala Manager of Scania Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and James Armstrong, Managing Director of
A refreshed driver, paired with a professionally maintained vehicle could also save up to 10 per cent in fuel economy and be environmental friend- ly. All these traits would lead to better performanc- es for both man and machine.
Armstrong also revealed that all Scania trucks would be equipped with a fleet management sys- tem by the 3rd quarter of this year, and it would launch a call centre to manage vehicle break- downs.
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Dato’ Dr. Tam Weng Wah
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