Cops barred from patronising nightspots


Comm Narenasagaran inspecting a guard of honour at the state police contingent headquarters in Penang Road, George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

POLICEMEN will no longer be allowed to visit entertainment outlets for leisure in an initiative to rebrand the force and stay away from syndicates.

Penang police chief Comm Datuk T. Narenasagaran said the directive was to ensure that the police get the best cooperation from the public and increase public confidence towards their services.

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