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Penang records lowest number of criminal cases in Indonesia
Penang has recorded a drastic drop in the street crime index of 67.2% between January and last month, compared to the same period last year.
Federal Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department deputy director I Datuk Haris Wong Abdullah said the figure represented a reduction of 1,270 cases over the particular period, thus placing Penang in the number one spot, with the lowest street crime cases in the country.
He said there was also an overall reduction of 1,357 cases or 18.5% drop in Penang’s crime index between January and September, compared to the same period last year.
In the overall crime index, Penang is now in second position after Perlis with the lowest number of criminal cases.
“We are thankful to all those who have co-operated with the police to help bring down the crime index in Penang.
“We need strong co-operation from all quarters, including the community and local leaders to tackle criminal activities in their respective areas effectively,” he said after opening a high profile policing programme in Bandar Sunway Seberang Jaya here yesterday.
State deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Abdul Rahim Jaafar said the low street crime rate in Penang was generally due to police’s vigilant efforts as well as good co-operation with the people.
“Community organisations such as the Voluntary Patrolling Unit and Rukun Tetangga have also come forward to help reduce crime,” he said, adding that Penang police was in the midst of recruiting more police voluntary reserve members and auxiliary police personnel.
SAC Rahim said auxiliary policemen would soon be stationed in shopping complexes and hypermarkets in Penang, while mall security guards would be provided with knowledge and skills to handle crime cases.
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