Crime index drops a further 11.9pc

KUALA LUMPUR: The crime index in 2018 dropped by 11.9%, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“Last year, there were 88,662 cases which was 11.9% lower than the target threshold of 100,611 cases,” he said, while congratulating the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) on reducing the crime rate in the country.