Our local police enforcement troop always had a bad image among the citizen's mind. Being rude, lazy, bribery and all sorts of negative news seems non stop coming out through mass media.
But one thing I would like to say is, ever since the new Ketua Polis took over, I have seen huge improvement over the police force in terms of their performance, well, at least for my area. It's a good news of course, as long as no bribe/bias/undertable is ongoing.
Road blocks almost every night, at the main roads, checking on cars and motorbikes, ensuring the safety of the citizens, giving us the peace of mind. Even a short distance from my gf's house back to my house, sometimes I have to pass by 3 road blocks. How hardworking they are and I really salute their spirit to stay up late for their job. Before this, the only time you will see frequent road blocks will be during clubbing nights and before Raya during the Ramadhan.
There are a few highlights I would like to mention about their improvements:-
- Frequent patrolling at residential area and commercial area. Be it day time or night time.
- Stopping down suspicious cars and giving summons to drivers that break the rule. Both police and traffic police did a great job.
- The attitude of the policemen improved a lot.
- Frequent road blocks, almost everyday.
I would like to elaborate a bit on the points above. Firstly, often I saw a few policemen on their bikes or in patrol cars, patrolling the residential area and commercial area around Kepong. And I do see them stopping people to check them, which is very effective in my opinion, to check on suspicious people. Compared to the old days where you hardly see any police patrolling, I would say this will be a significant improve.
Whenever I drive on the road, for sure I will see some patrol cars, or patrol bikes going around. For once I was behind a patrol car, I saw them stopping 2 or 3 cars, giving summon, not taking any bribe. This is a very good way to improve both, the image of the police, and the awareness of the public about road safety and not giving bribe. Be it the normal police, or the white traffic police, they all did their job well. Especially the traffic policemen, have to stand under the hot sun, directing traffic, riding their bikes under hot sun while we enjoy air cond in our car. I felt pity towards them actually.
The attitude, yes, this is the most important part. Last time, they used to be very cool, asking for driving license and so on. But my recent encounter is, they actually greet you, and explain to you what is happening, and apologize after checking my car and explains it's just a procedure. And that, to me is an eye opening, because I never came across policemen who are so friendly. Well, maybe only that troop is friendly. I dunno about other areas, but I definitely starting to like the policemen in my area.
Frequent road blocks, many road blocks have been setup, especially during mid night, to check on drivers and bikes. Sometimes during day time, road blocks are setup to catch red-light beaters under the flyover or people who speed in residential area. Often you can see one policeman hiding behind the traffic light signal box with a walkie talkie. Massive road blocks often setup around Kepong area, especially the fly over from Menjalara to Kepong area, Kepong main road, turning to Jinjang area.
More news saying how the policemen able to solve big cases, catching crime and so on do help in getting the confident back among the people. Even yesterday, I heard from the news, saying that a policeman refused a RM50 bribe and the man who tries to bribe, gets his punishment. All these positive feedbacks from the police force, really do starts off to build up their reputation.
All I hope is, this good deed is able to sustain. As long as no bribe or bias act is involved. I do believe, if they continue this spirit, to the whole country, Malaysia will definitely be a better place to live. Seriously, If they are able to improve their service quality, I really don't mind the government to pay them higher salary or allowance, for the sake of national security and to eliminate bribery. Better than to allocate 5 billion to build a useless tower, I rather the government allocate the money to improve the facilities and welfare of the police forces because I still think they are underpaid, for the type of job they are involved. Risking life, sacrificing their sleeping time and family time, to ensure the safety of the citizens.
Good job PDRM, I do see the improvements and let's hope its not temporary.
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