Kuala lumpur: More closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed around the area of the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) in Jalan Ampang here, in the near future to combat the 'photo touts' syndicate. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said her office will hold further discussions with KLCC Property Holdings Berhad and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to increase the number of CCTV cameras in areas that attract local and foreign tourists.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Yeoh stated that CCTVs are under the KLCC management, and she will discuss with them, along with the DBKL, to explore how more CCTVs can be installed outside to identify those conducting business activities without permission. This statement was in response to the issue of 18 unlicensed photographers suspected of attacking a man who attempted to break up a fight between their group and a foreign tourist at Persiaran KLCC last Sunday.
Yeoh emphasized the need for police officers and DBKL enforcement officers to patrol more frequently to prevent further issues. She highlighted the importance of protecting tourists and Malaysians from being bullied, as such incidents tarnish the country's reputation. An investigation is being conducted by the police, and Yeoh urged them to take action.
Yesterday, the Dang Wangi district police chief, ACP Sazalee Adam, announced that 18 unlicensed photographers, aged between 17 and 45, were detained in the vicinity of the KLCC for further investigation under Section 148 of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile, Yeoh mentioned that DBKL has filed a police report regarding the issue of Federal Territory Residents' Representative Council (MPP) members allegedly asking for money from a massage centre in Wangsa Maju. Yeoh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Segambut, stressed that MPP members should focus on conveying residents' complaints to DBKL.
A recent CCTV recording from a massage centre went viral, showing two men introducing themselves as MPP members before soliciting protection money to prevent the premises from being closed, allegedly due to complaints from residents.