KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 204,127 crime cases between January and September, 29.6% below the projected threshold of 290,097 cases, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
He said the achievement reflected the effectiveness of collective efforts by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in maintaining public safety and preventing crime.
"In assessing the country's security landscape, we have fully shifted from measuring index crimes to an overall crime assessment.
"These figures are a positive indicator of the integrated efforts of all members of the force.
"Congratulations to everyone, particularly the personnel of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) across all contingents," he said during Bukit Aman's monthly assembly here on Wednesday (Nov 4).
He said the department played a crucial role in crime prevention and community safety, its responsibilities ranging from reducing opportunities and motives for crime to lowering crime rates, empowering communities and addressing negative public perception.
He called on all JPJKK personnel to adopt a proactive and results-oriented approach, stressing that collaboration with government agencies, the private sector and non-governmental organisations must become part of the department's working culture.
Khalid also commended JPJKK's efforts in strengthening community policing initiatives, including the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP), Go-To-Safety-Point (GTSP) programme and the role of school liaison officers (PPS).
He said the proposed upgrade of the VSP application to VSP 3.0, incorporating artificial intelligence, would improve its effectiveness in line with current digital needs.
He also welcomed the transformation of PPS duties from routine school visits to a proactive policing approach aimed at identifying potential risks of student misconduct.
On the department's other initiatives, he praised its coordination of the Jelajah Wira Madani programme for this year, saying it had helped strengthen ties between government agencies and communities while recognising the contributions of frontline security personnel.
He said JPJKK had also played an important role in transforming PDRM's supporting elements, particularly the Auxiliary Police force, which has a strength of 27,000 personnel, and the Police Volunteer Reserve.
Khalid added that the commissioning of 1,604 Police Undergraduate Voluntary Corps (Suksis) trainees as volunteer reserve police inspectors recently showed the success of efforts to develop future strategic partners for the force.
He said the initiative would help nurture a younger generation with leadership qualities who could help the police force realise its aspirations.
At the assembly, Khalid also presented certificates of appreciation to 23 police officers and civil servants, including Auxiliary Police personnel and police volunteers, for their outstanding service.
He reminded all personnel that their uniforms, ranks and authority came with a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
He warned against abusing power or engaging in misconduct that could tarnish the force's reputation.
"The true strength of our force lies not only in the authority of the law, but also in the public trust that we have built," he said.
He urged all personnel to remain prepared, dedicated and committed to providing the best possible service to safeguard the country's sovereignty and security.
