New Premier

The MCPF congratulates Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak on his assumption to the highest political office as the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia.

While supporting the “One Malaysia” concept the MCPF is of the view that “One Malaysia” should also incorporate issues concerning safety and security for all Malaysians.

A “One Malaysia” must also mean a safe and secure Malaysia – a nation free from crime and the fear of crime.

Other than the economy, crime has become an issue of major concern to all Malaysians. As crimes continue to occur, more so in view of the economic downturn and given the fact that law enforcement alone is inadequate to tackle crime, the government has to promulgate effective social policies and programmes to prevent and control criminal activities.

Policy makers, academicians, non-government organisations and the various strata of society need to stand up to the challenge of making our cities, towns and villages safe and liveable for everyone.

In this connection, continuous efforts must be made to reduce crime, lessen the fear of crime and create safer cities and towns where economic enterprises and community can flourish and free from crime.

The MCPF wishes to suggest to the newly – appointed Prime Minister to work towards building SAFE COMMUNITIES in line with the “One Malaysia” concept.

The definition of a “Safe Community” is one in which people live, work and play safely and healthily.

Besides improving the lives of individuals, safe communities create many common benefits, such as improved safety for the public, less crimes, improved productivity and competitiveness, lower health-care costs, and a reduction in other social expenditure.

We feel it is necessary for Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak to take all the necessary steps to strengthen the Royal Malaysia Police and ensure that it remains to be a truly professional force that serves with pride and integrity, a force that will be held in high-esteem by law–abiding Malaysians and feared by criminals.