Police Chief: Monitor Children's Social Media Activities to Prevent Sexual Abuse Victims

(Kuala Lumpur, 28 Dec) – The Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin, has reminded parents to constantly monitor their children's activities on social media to prevent them from becoming victims of child sexual crimes.

In an interview with Malaysia's Leading News, Razarudin emphasized that sexual offenders are constantly seeking opportunities to target children, often gaining their trust through deception or gifts.

He revealed that the Bukit Aman Sexual Offenses, Women, and Children Investigations Division (D11) had previously discovered that some teenagers in Malaysia were attempting to sell sexually suggestive photos of themselves on social media.

Razarudin called for parents and the community to be vigilant and closely monitor their children's social media interactions, including checking their online content and the people they interact with.

Additionally, he shared that the police, in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), recently arrested 13 individuals involved in possessing child sexual abuse materials. These offenders had uploaded images and videos to the dark web for personal use or to share with others. Police are continuing their investigation to determine whether these suspects are part of a larger criminal group or acting alone.

Police to Increase Patrols During Holidays to Ensure Public and Residential Safety

(Kuala Lumpur, 25 Dec) – The Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin, announced that while police conduct crime prevention patrols year-round, they will enhance these efforts during the festive and school holiday periods to ensure public safety.

Razarudin noted that all departments and units within the police force are clear about their responsibilities to ensure the safety of the public and their homes. He has instructed the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department and the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department to increase patrols, particularly in residential areas and commercial centers.

Furthermore, Razarudin advised the public to take additional security measures before returning home for the holidays. He also urged partygoers to avoid excessive indulgence during New Year celebrations to prevent drunk driving or accidents.

Regarding border security, Razarudin stated that he had met with several officers from the General Operations Force and instructed them to bolster border security to prevent smuggling activities, particularly of cigarettes and drugs.

Additionally, the Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, Dato' Sri Mohd Yusri, announced the deployment of 2,752 officers nationwide for "Smooth Operation" to manage increased traffic flow during the holiday period, which will continue until January 2. The police have identified 140 traffic congestion and accident hotspots across the country.

Yusri also advised all road users to stay alert and ensure their vehicles are in good condition before traveling, and reminded both commercial and private vehicle drivers, as well as their employers, to maintain their vehicles properly.

In Kuala Lumpur, the city police chief, Dato' Rusdi, assured that police would ensure the safety of celebratory events during the festive season, particularly in high-traffic areas like Independence Square and the TRX mall. The police will deploy half of their force in these areas and provide additional support as needed.