7,000 to manage public safety during SEA Games

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 7,000 public safety officials from various agencies, including the police, will be on the ground throughout the SEA Games, said Comm Datuk Amar Singh.

The city police chief said the officials would be tasked to monitor and control public safety in and around sports venues and accommodation areas throughout the 12-day event, which starts on Aug 19.