KUALA LUMPUR: Police are stepping up safety with 24-hour monitoring and enforcement at major public hotspots in the city.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said high-traffic locations such as KL Sentral, Masjid Jamek station, Pasar Seni and the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) are priority areas.
He said the initiative goes beyond physical patrols, with advanced surveillance and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems to strengthen security.
“There must be round-the-clock monitoring and comprehensive use of high-tech systems to help us ensure public safety and order,” said Comm Fadil.
“We are identifying and upgrading necessary systems while assessing security needs over time,” he added.
Comm Fadil said CCTV monitoring is already integrated like in other major cities worldwide, but should be expanded and improved.
He spoke to reporters after a site visit to KL Sentral early Tuesday morning (August 19).
Deputy Comm Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad and Special Branch chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Fazlisyam Abd Majid accompanied Comm Fadil.
The visit began at 7am and included observing safety and surveillance at rail hubs such as the LRT and KTM Komuter and engaging with public transport users.
Comm Fadil said KL Sentral is one of the most critical transit points in the Klang Valley.
“This is the most densely populated and busiest area in Kuala Lumpur after it became the main rail transport hub,” he said.
“With commuters switching lines to other destinations, public safety and order here remain our top priority,” added Comm Fadil.
At peak hours – between 7am and 9am, and again from 4pm to 7pm – KL Sentral sees up to two million people daily.
