Malaysians Share Why They’re Choosing To Drive Less And What It’s Done For Them

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Etiqa.

Have you ever wondered how many kilometres you drive in a day?

Chances are, you may be shocked at the actual time and distance you spend on the road every day. And when you're behind the wheel, that also means being stuck in traffic jams, which equals less time doing things you love and missing out on experiences you could otherwise have.

That's why more and more Malaysians are shifting their travelling and commuting habits.

"I decided on a new job, just because it meant having to drive less," shared Don

Don had to drive 40km to and from work every day, because his office was not accessible by public transport.

"Now, work is just two LRT stops away. This also means I get my mornings back to take a nice mamak or kopitiam breakfast instead of rushing through traffic," the 30-year-old said.

"It's my mini morning workout," said 26-year-old Jenn.

Her office is usually a five-minute drive from home, but she's been choosing to walk instead.

"Of course, it takes longer, maybe 20 to 25 minutes. But what I realise is that I now have time to clear my head before the day starts. And after work, if I'm too lazy to walk back, I usually hitch a ride with a colleague," she said.

Wong and his wife have been taking the train more regularly, instead of driving cross-state

"Nowadays, we visit Kuala Lumpur almost every month to see our grandson. We used to drive, but we realised taking the ETS and LRT is so convenient. We've even made it a point to try a different restaurant every time we reach KL Sentral," said Wong, who hails from Ipoh.

"And if you're talking about kilometres saved, that's almost 5,000km a year on the road  — especially with festive season traffic, that's a huge relief!" he added.

Now imagine, what if every time you didn't drive, you got rewarded?

That's right, beyond regaining time and experiences, you literally get to enjoy more just by driving less, all thanks to Etiqa Cashback by Driving Less, Etiqa's car insurance or takaful add-on.

Once activated, Etiqa's car insurance policy or takaful certificate holders can earn up to 30% cashback per year from their total premium or contribution (minus the No Claim Discount).

That means if you're paying RM1,200 per year for your Etiqa car insurance or takaful, you could get up to RM360 (30%) cashback, woah!

Here's what makes the Etiqa Cashback by Driving Less add-on worth it:

• It's totally free, no extra premium/contribution needed
• You control the cashback you gain
• Your eligibility for this cashback stays intact even after making a claim
• You can track your progress via the Etiqa+ app

To start, you'll need to activate the benefit on the Etiqa+ app. Next, submit your vehicle number plate and initial odometer count.

Subsequently, you can upload your car odometer reading as frequently as you wish. Finally, you'll need to upload a final submission before the expiration of your car insurance or takaful plan.

Driving less has never been this rewarding. Find out more about Etiqa Cashback by Driving Less on this website today!

Etiqa is also celebrating its milestone of reaching a million Etiqa+ app users. Don't miss your chance to win prizes worth up to RM120,000 when you activate Etiqa Cashback by Driving Less in the Etiqa+ app. 

Download the Etiqa+ app now, and make sure you activate Etiqa Cashback by Driving Less from now until 15 October.

Terms and conditions apply.

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