CAR PARK FEAR IN MALAYSIA

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - Police are to work closely with shopping malls in the Klang Valley to enforce security in the wake of a spate of crimes targeting women at their car parks. Women groups are meanwhile demanding immediate action to ensure that 'we can walk anywhere at any time and feel safe.'
Selangor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Tun Hisan Hamzah has directed district and station heads to engage with shopping mall security management in their respective areas.
“Private security personnel hired by these shopping malls must also be trained to respond effectively and this can only be done through proper drills,” he told The Star.

• He said police would organize campaigns to raise awareness on personal safety because “knowledge is the key to avoid becoming a victim”.
• The situation has aroused widespread concern, with Petaling Jaya mayor Roslan Sakiman calling for “a concerted and coordinated effort to adopt anti-crime measures”.

He suggested that the number of guards at parking areas be increased and foot patrols be carried out more frequently.
He supported the suggestion by Petaling Jaya city councillor Lee Suet Sen for a dialogue with all malls in the city to explore ways to safeguard shoppers.

Source: The Star