According to Free Malaysia Today, the Malaysian Police Department has been rated the best in ASEAN according to Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Zahid Hamidi.
The deputy prime minister stated this without naming the international body that reportedly gave this statistic. He brought the topic up as he was voicing his upset towards Malaysians’ negative perceptions towards the police.
He expressed his dissatisfaction while citing the high rating and the fact that the crime index reduced by 47 per cent.
Source: bn
“The Royal Malaysian Police, according to the ratings is acknowledged as the best police in ASEAN.”
“This is an international recognition but what is the perception? In my estimation only 20% are positive about the police,” said the deputy prime minister.
He went on to advise the police to approach the public in a more friendly manner so that more Malaysians would view them positively.
“We would like to create confidence among the people in order to change the perception. We must create a situation where people are safe and feel safe, and as home minister I will do my best.”
“This will be our approach. It will take time to change perceptions and this effort cannot be done only by the police,” Zahid reportedly said, according to The Star.
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