KUALA LUMPUR: Some 41 Petron service station dealers were praised by the police for their contributions to the Go-To-Safety Point (GTSP) Programme last year with the force.
During the period, more than 50 incidents were reported, including support for victims of road accidents, vehicle fires and suicide attempts, which required urgent assistance from the police, ambulance or fire department.
Incidents where service station dealers assisted customers who were robbed were also noted.
At the commendation letter presentation event here, Petron retail business head Shaliza Mohd Sidek said the company had been pioneering the GTSP programme with the police since 2013.
Shaliza.
"For the past 11 years, our objective has been to provide a safe shelter for the public when faced with emergencies until authorities arrive.
"At Petron, we believe addressing safety issues is not only the duty of the police but also our shared responsibility as corporate citizens.
"Together with PDRM, we are here today to recognise service station dealers who help create safer and more secure communities," she said.
Azman.
Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department deputy director Datuk Azman Ayob said emergencies could happen anytime and anywhere.
"The public needs to know that petrol stations are also a safe spot to seek assistance. I am very impressed with Petron's dedication to conducting periodic GTSP refresher courses for their dealers in order to keep them updated on the incident handling system," he said.
The majority of the Petron service stations have GTSP window decals for easy identification, along with a designated "de-stress" corner equipped with first-aid kits, chairs and blankets for the victims while waiting for help to arrive.
This year, Petron will refresh and continue to display GTSP posters to promote public safety awareness on where and how to seek assistance during emergencies.
These posters feature three different Malay proverb-themed GTSP murals created by local artists from Art Battalion.
The first mural was unveiled at Petron Nilai Impian service station in 2022.
