SHAH ALAM, Jan 9 — The Home Ministry encourages institutions of higher learning (IPTs) to organise public security awareness-based programmes or symposiums.
Its deputy minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said such efforts are crucial towards inculcating a culture of peace and tolerance, thus encouraging social unity by rejecting all forms of violence and extremism.
Cross-border crimes, like the threat of anti-religious ideologies and beliefs, radicalism, money laundering, LGBT (lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders), and organised crime, are still prevalent and could threaten Malaysia's stability and security if not dealt with properly.
"That is why I am confident such programmes can further increase the people's involvement, especially among students who become agents of this movement (public security awareness).
"Following this, we can produce significant outcomes and expand the role of every layer of society towards the importance of security.
"The ministry welcomes this (programmes or symposiums), and we hope other universities will follow in the footsteps of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM),” he said when launching the 2024 UiTM Public Security Awareness Symposium at Shah Alam UiTM today.
Shamsul added that such a symposium is a good platform for those involved to share views, coordinate efforts and plan better strategies as well as join forces for a safer future.
The programme, organised by the Student Affairs Division, UiTM and UiTM-PDRM Police Academy (AKP) and attended by 300 students, was held to provide awareness and exposure to the community regarding current security issues as well as a platform to share the latest issues regarding public security.
— Bernama
