The Selangor government has called for the Home Ministry to provide an immediate and concrete action plan on how it intends to eradicate crime.

In a statement today, state exco member in charge of welfare, women’s affairs, science, technology, innovation and culture Rodziah Ismail said she hoped Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein’s recent announcement was not just talk.

The minister had on July 21 announced the setting-up of a special committee to assist victims of kidnap and violent crimes, particularly involving children and women.

NONE “This matter should not remain just an announcement, but be immediately followed up by a concrete and clear action plan on how they will address the crimes it had mentioned,” said Rodziah ( left ).

She added that it should do likewise for all sectors of crime, above what the ministry had mentioned for its committee.

“It is also imperative that the minister address complaints from the grassroots on wrongdoings and corruption among the law enforcers,” she said.

Rodziah also encouraged “systematic coordination” between the state and federal governments for maximum effectiveness in fighting crime.

“If the law enforcers of the federal government and the state government can cooperate particularly in crime victim protection, full information sharing, and distribution efforts of coordinated enforcement machinery, then this may have a positive effect on public safety in Selangor.

“Hence, this will truly reduce the crime rates and ensure the safety of the general population,” she said.

Alongside the call, The Selangor government also had made implementations to reduce crime on July 25, such as preparing special parking spaces for women near mall entrances, with ample lighting and CCTV cameras.

Last Saturday, Bernama reported Hishammuddin announcing the committee after chairing an hour-long meeting on the matter with inspector-general of police Ismail Omar, Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohmad Salleh and all Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory police chiefs.

He said the committee would comprise the police and non-governmental organisations which fit the ministry’s criteria, and would be finalised at a meeting next week.

“We have identified issues such as kidnapping of children and crimes against women at shopping malls, which need to be addressed immediately to reduce the crime rate and reassure the public,” he was reported as saying.