In emergency situation where voice communication is not permissible, SaveME 999 serves as an alternative mechanism for Malaysian to call for assistance through non-voice mechanism.

SaveME 999 application utilize the Geographical Positioning System (GPS) data in the smart phone to identify the location of the caller. This application is applicable for people with speech and hearing-impaired, where this application will provide the alternative mechanism for the Person with Disabilities (PwDs) community to use the emergency services. Upon installation of the application in the smart phone, SaveME 999 is readily available for any type of emergency situation which requires any of the five emergency agencies namely PDRM, JBPM, KKM, JPAM and APMM.

The users can activate the application by pressing the SaveME 999 icon in the smart phone. Additional information about the emergency situation can be added in the message (optional) to be transmitted to the MERS 999 Response Center (RC). The sender’s details such as name, telephone number, type of emergency and location of the sender will be transmitted automatically to the MERS 999 RC. The emergency agencies will receive all the crucial information spontaneously to enable them to respond immediately.

SaveME 999 will provide distinctive benefits for the PwDs by providing nationwide coverage catering for all types of emergency and integrated access for emergency assistance from Malaysia’s five (5) emergency responders.