Let’s aim for 100% recovery of missing persons


  • Letters
  • Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024

The recent statement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail regarding missing persons in Malaysia highlights the ongoing challenges in public safety.

While the Minister notes a stable annual average of approximately 900 cases from 2020 to mid-2024 with a high recovery rate of 85% to 90%, concerns persist over the portrayal of these statistics.

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