Police Efforts Keep Banda Hilir Tourist Spots Crime-free - Ab Rauf

JASIN, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Tourist areas around Banda Hilir have remained crime-free so far this year, thanks to continuous monitoring and security efforts by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said that this excellent record would boost the confidence of both local and international tourists to visit the state in conjunction with the Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024) campaign.

"Key areas such as the Stadthuys Building, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, have been reported by the police as zero-crime zones, with no cases of theft, pickpocketing, or other crimes.

"No crimes of such nature have been reported in tourist areas so far, reflecting PDRM's excellence in providing top-notch service in crime prevention," he told reporters here today.

Earlier, he officiated the Community Policing Programme at the Jasin District Police Headquarters (IPD) here, which was also attended by Melaka Police chief Datuk Zainol Samah.

Meanwhile, Ab Rauf said the state government would further strengthen its collaboration with Melaka police to enhance security and safety measures in the state which is set to host the World Tourism Day (WTD) and World Tourism Conference (WTC) scheduled for September next year.

He said preparations were being made well in advance to welcome conference participants, including leaders from 155 countries worldwide, who will be gathering in Melaka for a week.

"Therefore, matters related to safety, public order, and security will be entrusted to PDRM to oversee, ensuring the success of this major agenda," he added.

-- BERNAMA