Malaysians urged to play active role in crime prevention

Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) has called on more Malaysians to play an active role in crime prevention activities in the communities.

Its senior vice-chairperson Lee Lam Thye said active participation could inculcate the culture of detesting crime among community members and educating the public to not taking the country's safety for granted.

“Undoubtedly, the police bear the major responsibility but active participation of communities and other segments of civil society forms an essential and critical part of effective crime prevention efforts.

“Effective crime prevention has long-term benefits in terms of reducing costs associated with the criminal justice system as well as other costs incurred,” Lee said in a statement today.

He added that members of the public also need to develop a zero-tolerance attitude towards crime which would continue to occur as long as its root causes existed and people had criminal tendencies.

- Bernama