Tourist Police Unit To Play Key Role In Enhancing Security Ahead Of ASEAN Summit
PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Tourist Police Unit (UPP), a special unit under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), will play a vital role in strengthening security and boosting tourist confidence ahead of the ASEAN Summit 2025 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026, particularly in the capital and federal administrative centre.
Kuala Lumpur Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department chief SAC Ravindar Singh Sarban Singh said the visible presence of UPP personnel at hotspots such as Dataran Merdeka, Petaling Street, Little India, Bukit Bintang, Putra Perdana and Masjid Putra contribute to a heightened sense of safety and lowers the risk of crime.
'UPP not only carry out law enforcement duties, crowd, and traffic control, they also act as information and support resource for tourists, including giving directions and offering first-response emergency assistance,' he said in a recent interview with Bernama.
He said UPP's role as a bridge between tourists, authorities, and local communities, helps create a positive tourism experience in line with the theme 'The Police and the People are Inseparable'.
'PDRM has also taken early steps by providing in-service training, including English language courses, communication skills, supervision, emergency management, and traffic control, in preparation for ASEAN 2025 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026,' he said.
In addition, Ravindar Singh said temporary operations rooms and control centres have also been set up, and inter-agency task coordination has been strengthened to ensure sufficient logistics support and communication equipment.
He said although the crime rate in Putrajaya remains low, safety and well-being remain top priorities, as they reflect the image and symbol of national security.
'Any incident in Putrajaya would have a major impact on international perceptions of PDRM's capability as the country's primary enforcement agency.
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