Apply to train mall cops

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has encouraged shopping malls and high-rise buildings to train auxiliary police personnel.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Abu Seman Yusop said having auxiliary police present at these buildings would increase the sense of security and reduce the likelihood of criminal activity.

“Currently, KLCC and KL Sentral have auxiliary police while Pavilion has 40 auxiliary police trainees who are expected to graduate by Aug 10,” he told reporters after attending a high-profile policing walkabout at Midvalley Megamall yesterday.

City police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohmad Salleh, his deputy Senior Asst Comm Amar Singh and City CID chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ku Chin Wah also attended the walkabout.

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Rakan Cop to be beefed up for bigger role in GTP 2.0

SEREMBAN: The Rakan Cop programme will be beefed up as it is seen as the most effective initiative in reducing crime, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

He said that, for example, police had investigated 1,013 of 1,538 reports lodged by Rakan Cop through short messaging service (SMS) so far this month.

“The police are confident of Rakan Cop’s capability in relaying information and taking immediate action on reports.

“This shows the importance of Rakan Cop’s contribution in combating crime.

“In line with the Government Transformation Programme 2.0 Laboratory (GTP 2.0 Lab), efforts will be taken to improve and strengthen Rakan Cop,” he said during a walkabout in Taman Jasmin, Senawang here yesterday.

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