As crimes committed in shopping malls continue to grab headlines, the police made a symbolic visit to one of the country's most popular shopping malls for a meet-and-greet session.
Instead of truncheons, handcuffs and other crime-fighting gear, the men in blue came armed with a smile and a large number of goodie bags during the visit to Midvalley Megamall yesterday afternoon.
Led by national police management director Mortadza Nazarene and top officials from the Kuala Lumpur police contingent, the entourage were seen happily interacting with shoppers.
Although the police are better known for fighting crime, Mortadza also exhibited his singing skills backed up by a five-piece ensemble in police uniform.
Dubbed the ‘High Profile Policing Walkabout and Meet and Greet' event, Mortadza was accompanied by Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohmad Salleh, his deputy Amar Singh and Brickfields district police chief Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Khalid, among others.
Speaking to reporters later, Mortadza said the police are willing to train security guards in self-defence and first aid procedures.
"This is not only an usual training. We will expose them to be experts, handle emergencies and to spot criminals in shopping complexes," he said, according to Bernama.
Mortadza said athough training had been provided by their respective companies, the security guards must undergo the policing training as it could also teach them how to ensure every space in shopping malls, especially parking areas, is safe.
For crime involving female victims, he proposed the shopping mall operators provide a special space for women so it could be easy for security guards to monitor and focus on the area.
He was also confident with security at parking areas in shopping malls as police have increased their patrols in the area, especially in the Bukit Bintang area.
Last Monday, inspector-general of police Ismail Omar said the crime incidents at shopping malls were considered low in numbers as only six reports were received in Selangor and two in Kuala Lumpur.
Instead of truncheons, handcuffs and other crime-fighting gear, the men in blue came armed with a smile and a large number of goodie bags during the visit to Midvalley Megamall yesterday afternoon.
Led by national police management director Mortadza Nazarene and top officials from the Kuala Lumpur police contingent, the entourage were seen happily interacting with shoppers.Although the police are better known for fighting crime, Mortadza also exhibited his singing skills backed up by a five-piece ensemble in police uniform.
Dubbed the ‘High Profile Policing Walkabout and Meet and Greet' event, Mortadza was accompanied by Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohmad Salleh, his deputy Amar Singh and Brickfields district police chief Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Khalid, among others.
Speaking to reporters later, Mortadza said the police are willing to train security guards in self-defence and first aid procedures.
"This is not only an usual training. We will expose them to be experts, handle emergencies and to spot criminals in shopping complexes," he said, according to Bernama.
Mortadza said athough training had been provided by their respective companies, the security guards must undergo the policing training as it could also teach them how to ensure every space in shopping malls, especially parking areas, is safe.
For crime involving female victims, he proposed the shopping mall operators provide a special space for women so it could be easy for security guards to monitor and focus on the area.He was also confident with security at parking areas in shopping malls as police have increased their patrols in the area, especially in the Bukit Bintang area.
Last Monday, inspector-general of police Ismail Omar said the crime incidents at shopping malls were considered low in numbers as only six reports were received in Selangor and two in Kuala Lumpur.
Upgrade CCTV system
Meanwhile, Mohmad urged shopping malls to upgrade their closed-circuit television (CCTV) system to aid police investigation.
"The failure of CCTV system to function properly is a key factor that prevented police from solving cases fast," he told reporters after chairing a meeting with 89 security unit chiefs from 80 shopping malls in the city.
During the meeting, police agreed to delegate a police office to each shopping mall as point of reference when crime occurs.
Mohmad said police should be allowed to enter basement parking areas to create omnipresence to reduce crime at shopping malls.
"I also urge property owners to enhance security at their premises because safe conditions will give a positive image to the shopping malls."
On public outcry of rising crime at shopping malls, he said the situation is not serious as there were only nine cases in the first four months of the year.
"Four cases occurred at basement parking areas while the rest were outside business premises.
"With 80 shopping malls in the city, the statistics show that the security situation is under control. It became an issue in society due to over reporting by certain parties," he added.
Meanwhile, Mohmad urged shopping malls to upgrade their closed-circuit television (CCTV) system to aid police investigation.
"The failure of CCTV system to function properly is a key factor that prevented police from solving cases fast," he told reporters after chairing a meeting with 89 security unit chiefs from 80 shopping malls in the city.
During the meeting, police agreed to delegate a police office to each shopping mall as point of reference when crime occurs.
Mohmad said police should be allowed to enter basement parking areas to create omnipresence to reduce crime at shopping malls."I also urge property owners to enhance security at their premises because safe conditions will give a positive image to the shopping malls."
On public outcry of rising crime at shopping malls, he said the situation is not serious as there were only nine cases in the first four months of the year.
"Four cases occurred at basement parking areas while the rest were outside business premises.
"With 80 shopping malls in the city, the statistics show that the security situation is under control. It became an issue in society due to over reporting by certain parties," he added.
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