KUALA LUMPUR: The number of missing person cases is on the rise, but it is not yet at a concerning level, says Comm Datuk Seri Shuhaily Mohd Zain (pic).
The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director said the investigation would continue until the missing person or child was found.
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"The Royal Malaysia Police will monitor and supervise missing person cases in stages, and efforts to track them down will only end once they are found.
"Missing person cases are increasing, but it is not at a worrying stage," he said when contacted on Thursday (July 25).
Comm Mohd Shuhaily advised the public, especially parents and guardians, to constantly monitor their children's activities and be mindful of their surroundings.
"A focus should be on monitoring their use of social media. Sharing too much personal information creates risks for children and adults.
"Using social media responsibly and staying vigilant minimises the risk of becoming a victim," he said.
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He also said the establishment of Nur Alert is an example of cooperation between agencies and the public to solve missing person cases.
"Information dissemination could expedite Investigations into missing children. When a child under 12 goes missing, their information will be distributed to 40 Nur Alert personnel.
"The Nur Alert team, which comprises personnel from various departments, agencies and NGOs, will be ready to spread the alert through newspapers, television, and social media.
"The alert will be issued once the consent from the parents is obtained," he said.
Comm Mohd Shuhaily said that for children under 18, an alert on the missing child would be posted on the Missing Child Portal, which can be accessed via the PDRM official website.
"Those with information on the missing child can channel the information based on details posted (on the portal) so that immediate action can be taken.
"If it involves foreigners, the details of the child will be shared with Interpol and Aseanapol to track down and find the victim," he said.
