Kuala Lumpur: A total of 1,800 motorcycle patrol unit (URB) personnel and 2,870 police patrol cars will be deployed to monitor residential areas and high-risk locations during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday period next week. Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad stated that the patrols aim to prevent criminal incidents like break-ins, especially as many people travel back to their hometowns for the festive season.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Wan Hassan emphasized that police will also patrol factory areas, business districts, and other hotspots to ensure the public can celebrate their holidays peacefully. Those planning to return to their hometowns are encouraged to inform the police and fill out the ‘balik kampung’ form to facilitate monitoring. He relayed this information after officiating the Road Safety Programme organised by Petron Malaysia, which was also attended by the oil company’s Malaysian Head of Retail Business, Shaliza Mohd Sidek.

Wan Hassan further noted that the public can submit the ‘balik kampung’ form manually at the nearest police station or use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application. He highlighted the government’s significant investment to enhance public safety and expressed hope that the community will fully utilise this initiative. This notification method has successfully reduced break-in cases during festive seasons.

On the topic of road safety, Wan Hassan advised motorists to get adequate rest before starting their journey to avoid accidents caused by microsleep. He stressed the importance of ensuring vehicles are in good condition and the necessity for drivers to be well-rested, as the safety of loved ones should not be compromised by rushing home.