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Promise 52: Fight crime and social ills

The current government is trying to convince the people that the crime

rates in Malaysia have plummeted. However, this claim is untrue as every

day one reads disturbing news of increasing crime rates as well as rising

number of criminal syndicates.

Pakatan Harapan wants a peaceful and prosperous Malaysia by ensuring

law enforcement authorities, especially police, are adequately armed to carry

out their duties effectively. This will ensure that peace is maintained, thus

enabling us to be a model of peaceful country with low crime rates.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will increase the allocation for the Royal

Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) and related enforcement agencies, improve

their salaries and quality of life of national heroes as well as increase the

number of security personnel.

The PDRM will be adequately funded to enable them to send officers for

further training, particularly in efforts to address rising rape and sexual

harassment incidents among women and children.

Collaboration between PDRM and other parties involved in dealing with

cybercrimes will be enhanced, with appropriate funding and support.

Enforcement agencies will be directed to stop smuggling of alcohol and

cigarettes across the border, including tighter controls along the borders

and heavier punishments to those convicted.

Strict action will be taken against those who manufacture, sell or engage in

cheap supply of alcohol especially to coastal areas, rural areas and selling

them to minors.

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