PETALING JAYA: The travel advisory against Malaysia by the US government over potential kidnapping is "unjustified" as the situation on the ground is under control due to continuous operations conducted by the enforcement agencies, says Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) senior vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic). It was reported that Malaysia had been placed on the "K" list in a travel advisory issued by the US State Department on April 9. "However, we must accept the affect that there is no country in the world which is free from crime including Malaysia. In 2017, the crime index dropped by 13,186 cases or 11.7% over 2016. "Constant engagement between the police and public is also needed as such interaction can create a bond of trust.

Source: The Star April 21, 2019 07:41 UTC