ALOR GAJAH, Oct 18 — A new strategy to strengthen police presence in schools will be implemented soon, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
He said the move follows the Cabinet’s directive for the Home Ministry, through the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), to enhance security in school areas as part of government efforts to curb juvenile crime.
“We need to increase patrols under the concept of ‘omnipresence’, which means ensuring the police are visibly present at schools,” he told reporters after officiating the 2025 Malaysian Registrar of Societies Symposium here today.
In addition, Saifuddin said the police will also be required to introduce more creative programmes to raise awareness among students about criminal activities.
“They must be more creative by conducting various engagement sessions, more frequent and structured visits, inspections and providing advisory services to all stakeholders.
"It should go beyond casual visits or brief stops,” he said.
Yesterday, Saifuddin had said that the Home Ministry will increase patrols and police presence in school areas in support of the government’s newly introduced digital safety policy for students.
He said that the initiative is part of an integrated approach encompassing education, prevention and enforcement.
