In tandem with the coordinated efforts of the government and other private organizations, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation is established with the aim to instill awareness among the public about the importance of crime prevention in Malaysia. Since the MCPF’s formation 1993, the foundation has initiated several programmes nationwide to emphasize the need for public participation in preventing crime. Among the programmes were the pilot projects such as the safe-city concept.
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23rd August 2008 - National Crime Prevention Month 2008 Opening Ceremony by YAB Dato' Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister
BANTERAS: Abdullah sambil diperhati Naib Pengerusi Yayasan Pencegahan Jenayah Malaysia (MCPF), Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (kanan) dan Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Ismail Omar ketika pelancaran Bulan Pencegahan Jenayah di KLCC.
CPC in secondary schools were established nationwide to promote crime prevention awareness among pupils and enhance their knowledge of law enforcement.
Safe City Initiative is the brainchild of one of MCPF Exco members, Datin Seri Dr. Halimaton Saadiah bte Hashim, who is also the Director of Town and Country Planning Selangor. The idea makes its first debut on June 2, 1998 during MCPF Exco Meeting and after much research and discussion, was launched on October 26, 1998. The first area chosen was Bangsar.
