KUALA LUMPUR: A slew of initiatives have been planned to safeguard Malaysia’s borders, both physical and in cyberspace.
A Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC) under the Defence Ministry will be set up to guard Malaysia’s cyberspace and defend critical national assets from cyber-attacks. As for Malaysia’s physical borders, Barisan Nasional plans to implement the National Immigration Control System (SKIN) nationwide to strengthen its border control system.
There will also be an increase in control posts and monitoring systems along the Malaysian border to prevent incidents of smuggling and human-trafficking as well as terrorist threats.
To increase effectiveness in eradicating drug-trafficking, gambling, triads and organised crime, police elite corps such as the Special Tactics and Intelligence Narcotics Group (STING), Special Task Force on Organised Crime (STAFOC) and the Special Task Force for Anti-Vice, Gambling and Gangsterism (STAGG) will be transformed.
High crime areas will also be given special attention by increasing the number of high definition closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV HD) in such locations. There will also be an increase in the number of Voluntary Patrolling Scheme members to increase security controls and preserve the peace in areas with high crime rates.
The 1Malaysia Resident Community grant initiative for all residents’ associations will be continued to enable the purchase of security equipment and implement crime prevention programmes.
BN also aims to boost community involvement in crime prevention through police initiatives by using the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol application. Safe communities will also be made a priority with the increase in security patrols in public housing areas in cooperation with residents and expanding the number of Rakan Cop and trained auxiliary policemen to support crime prevention efforts in neighbourhoods.
The welfare of veteran soldiers and their families is also a priority, with the construction of the country’s first Armed Forces Veterans Hospital in Ipoh, which will benefit 300,000 veterans.
FAST FACTS:
• Expanding the community security role through the People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) in order to prevent crime in security zones such as ESSZONE.
• Expanding efforts to combat terrorism and extremism through the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM)
• Continuing efforts to disseminate ideas of peace and moderation domestically and internationally through the establishment of the King Salman Centre for International Peace
• Empowering security agencies with the facilities and skills to combat cyber and white-collar crimes
• Installing more streetlights in rural areas with an allocation of RM100 million and providing a RM150 million fund for maintenance and replacement of existing streetlights in rural areas
• Creating special initiatives to enhance the role of community leaders in assisting the Immigration Department resolve issues relating to illegal immigrants
• Ensuring all police lock-ups in the country are equipped with high definition closed circuit television cameras (CCTV HD), as a way to prevent incidents of death, suicide and fighting during detention
• Strengthening the Community Rehabilitation Programme for Drug Addicts (CRPD) by partnering with the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) and other Government agencies
• Constructing new Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centres in strategic areas while upgrading existing centres
• Establishing a 1,000-person capacity special prison with an integrated electronic security system for the placement of persons detained under the Prevention of Crimes Act.