Police ensure schools are free from gangsterism influence

Kuala Lumpur police are committed to eradicating gangsterism from schools, ensuring that no criminal elements can infiltrate or influence students, even at the primary level. Police Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that preventing gangsterism is a top priority, with a focus on early intervention.

Authorities are also cracking down on influencers who exploit students for commercial activities, such as promoting cigarette sales. Fadil emphasized that such practices are being monitored and prevented from the earliest stages. Programs designed to build character and instill discipline in students will continue to be implemented to ensure positive outcomes.

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This is our priority to ensure this gangsterism issue does not exist and we do not allow it to approach schools.

The Kuala Lumpur Education Department, through its schools, is reinforcing efforts to combat discipline and crime issues among students. Megat Affandi Ismail, Director of the Kuala Lumpur Education Department, highlighted that counseling support is provided to students identified as facing problems. Each case is referred to skilled counselors for psychometric assessments and mental health screenings, after which parents receive guidance on how to best support their children.

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We are actively encouraging parents to engage with schools, so they are also involved in the intervention process.

"We are actively encouraging parents to engage with schools, so they are also involved in the intervention process," Megat Affandi said. He noted that close cooperation with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has resulted in increased student attendance and a decrease in student crime rates across Kuala Lumpur. This strategic partnership has also contributed to improved academic achievements in major examinations like SPM, STPM, and STAM.

This collaborative success was further demonstrated when Kuala Lumpur secured the overall championship in the recent MADANI Youth Camp, organized in conjunction with PDRM, excelling in activities like marching and camping. "Educational commitment cannot succeed without everyone's cooperation," Megat Affandi stated, expressing gratitude to PDRM for their continuous support. He expressed confidence that with ongoing support from parents and related agencies, Kuala Lumpur can become a leading educational institution.

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Educational commitment cannot succeed without everyone's cooperation.