MCPF Penang State Liaison Committee led by its Chairman Y.Bhg. Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng paid a Courtesy Visit to the office of the Mayor of Seberang Perai (Datuk Bandar, MBSP) at Menara MBSP, Banda Perda, Bukit Mertajam on 28^th November 2024. Datuk Bandar MBSP Y.Bhg. Dato’ Haji Baderul Amin bin Abdul Hamid welcomed the MCPF Penang delegates in attendance. He was accompanied by Y.Brs. Encik Wan Junaidy bin Yahaya, MBSP Corporate Director; Y.Brs. Encik Mohd Syukri bin Said, MBSP Engineering Director; Y.Brs. ASP PB Amirul Ariff bin Abdul Rahman, MBSP Division Head, Security / Safety and Community (also MCPF Penang SLC ex-officio [MBSP]); Ms Vanessa Maria a/p Sinnappen, MBSP Asst. Officer, Enforcement; and Ms. Easvari Pradhaa, MBSP Senior Asst. Administrative Officer, Corporate Office. Other MCPF Penang Members present included Y.Bhg. Dato’ Seri K. Pulayantran, Deputy Chairman; Tuan Hj. Rosli Mohamed Ali, Vice-Chairman (II); Mr. Johnny Michael Tan, Secretary; Y.Bhg. Dato’ Felix Chuah Gim Chuan, Timur Laut DLC Chairman; Mr. James Mohan, Barat Daya DLC Chairman; Kapt. Bersekutu (PA) Paramaguru Balan Moghan, SPS DLC Chairman; Encik Ridzuan Md Zain, SPT DLC Chairman; Mr. Munusamy Muniandy, SPU DLC Chairman; Encik Rahumathullah Ibrahim, Committee Member; and, Mr. Joseph Sawaremuthu, Committee Member. The Courtesy Visit kicked off with a Welcome Address by Y.Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Baderul Amin bin Abdul Hamid followed by a short Address by Y.Bhg. Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng. An overview of Malaysia Crime Prevention (Origins; Top Management – Federal Structure; Objectives & Ultimate Goal; MCPF Penang State Liaison Committee Structure; Strategic Partners and MCPF Penang five District Liaison Committees.

The interactive Dialog between MBSP and MCPF Penang covered potential key opportunities to work in unison. It was stressed by Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng that MCPF being a unique NGO with direct support / leadership of the Government of the day and IGP main focus was to enable Crime Prevention Awareness knowledge. MBSP was updated on the imminent SCAM QR Code (Mini-App / Infographics) launch. MCPF members had good insights to the Safe City efforts of MBSP for Seberang Perai City. Interesting challenges of Security and Safety for ‘Gated Properties’ versus ‘Open’ / ‘low cost housing’ properties was mentioned. The importance of CCTV Monitoring and evolving Technologies including Artificial Intelligence was discussed. Datuk Bandar MBSP appreciated the role that MCPF played and the importance of the support of PDRM at State and District levels. The strategic partnerships especially with JPNPP / Schools, AADK, JPNIN, other NGOs and working relationship with the Penang State Government were emphasized. This was a brief yet positive program.