Mohd Fadzil uses kite flying as a platform to promote the crime awareness. — Bernama
KITE-FLYING has become a platform for former police officer Mohd Fadzil Ali to promote the agenda of combating crime in the community.
The 62-year-old, who was the Putrajaya district police chief when he retired from the force with the rank of ACP, said his kite-flying has been his hobby for 21 years and the initiative was to integrate the police with the community.
Mohd Fadzil, who is also a member of the Johor Kite Association, said the kites flown at the carnival incorporated elements of policing.
There would be members of the motorcycle patrol unit and patrol cars at the event, he elaborated, while the specially-ordered kites sported the Rakan Cop logo.
“I own more than 30 such kites and all of them are giant-sized.
“They have been flown to promote the Royal Malaysian Police in line with this year’s Police Day celebration theme, Polis dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada,” he told Bernama at the Entrepreneur Carnival @ International Kite Festival Melaka 2024 in Pantai Klebang.
The six-day event had more than 100 local and international kite-flyers, among who were from Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore.
“I have also participated in international kite festivals in nine countries, including France, India, Thailand and Qatar,” said Mohd Fadzil.
He said that although some people belittled kite-flying as an unproductive hobby, the activity could actually unite people from various ethnic backgrounds and age groups.
“Kite-flying is the best medium to share culture and art, and to expand connections as well as exchange ideas related to the diversity of kites, including traditional kites or wau,” he said.
“The activity also fosters a high level of patience because it can only be enjoyed when there is wind, and the right technique is needed to control the kite,” he added.
