MBDK’s regular enforcement team currently goes on patrols as part of their duties. They are seen here riding along Jalan Raya Timur, outside the multi-level carpark in Klang. — KK SHAM/The Star
KLANG Royal City Council (MBDK) is planning a dedicated team of uniformed enforcement riders to patrol areas near financial institutions to create a safer environment.
Deputy mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif said the idea, which was under discussion, was aimed at improving safety of motorists who park at the multi-level carpark near the Klang KTM Komuter station as well as safety of pedestrians using Jalan Raya Timur.
“Our initial plan is to patrol outside the KTM Komuter station at Jalan Raya Timur, along Jalan Stesen and Jalan Dato Hamzah where financial institutions are situated.
“It is an initiative to enhance safety of domestic and foreign tourists,” he added.
Mohd Zary said the area saw many tourists walking to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery, in Jalan Stesen.
“The locals also head there to shop at Little India and run errands at financial institutions,” he said.
The idea to patrol near financial institutions was prompted by a video on social media that called for more safety features along Jalan Dato Hamzah and to free up street parking bays at the lane.
“MBDK is concerned and will make the streets safer.”
He said street parking in the area including at back lanes was available on Jalan Tengku Diauddin (43 bays), Jalan Raya Timur (101), Jalan Stesen and Jalan Stesen 1 (108).
“Motorists can also park at the three-storey carpark that has 583 bays for cars and 68 for motorcycles.
“There are nine parking bays for the disabled and 40, identifiable in bright pink, for women.”
Mohd Zary said that if people did not feel safe, the city council would need to take action.
“I always say there is room for improvement,” he said, noting that the presence of uniformed personnel making their rounds would lend confidence to the public.
“Our officers are trained to handle council traffic issues and will play a supportive role.
“If crime is involved, then the police will handle it,” he added.
On a weekday afternoon, MBDK personnel Al-Farabi Muhamad Arasid, Mohd Hafiz Syedan, Mohamad Azri Zulkefly and Mohd Zaid Misnan were spoted making their rounds at several locations in the royal town.
Resident Serjeet Singh commended the city council’s proactive move.
He said routine patrols would help create a safer environment, curb double parking and prevent crime.
“The presence of patrol teams would also make it harder for crimes to be committed.
“We hope MBDK will go ahead with the plan,” said Serjeet.
