Enhanced Traffic Control and Security Patrols for Chinese New Year Celebrations
Police Boost Efforts to Minimize Road Accidents and Ensure Public Safety
In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, a total of 363 police personnel will be on duty daily in Kuala Lumpur to enhance traffic control and security patrols, starting from today until February 2. The move is part of Operation Selamat 23, an initiative aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring public safety during the festive period.
Focusing on Accident Prevention and Traffic Management
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob emphasized that the police are focusing on accident prevention patrols and traffic management in the city centre to minimize road accidents. "To enhance law enforcement efforts, the police are also conducting daily Op Lancar operations, which began on January 24 and will continue until February 2, targeting traffic congestion hotspots and accident blackspots in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya," he said.
Identified Hotspots and Blackspots
The police have identified 50 hotspots and 11 blackspots in Kuala Lumpur, while in Putrajaya, there are eight hotspots and five blackspots. The identified hotspots include Jalan Tun Razak, the Pahang Roundabout exit, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Kampung Kerinchi, and Jalan Dato Keramat, while blackspot areas include Jalan Kuching, Jalan Loke Yew, the Duke Highway, MRR2 Highway, Seremban Highway, Lebuh Sentosa, and Persiaran Selatan.
Crime Prevention Patrols and Volunteer Smartphone Patrol
In addition to managing traffic congestion, the police will ensure crime prevention patrols in residential areas continue. The public can also download the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application on their mobile phones to assist in crime prevention efforts. "Members of the public can also download the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application on their mobile phones to assist in crime prevention efforts," Azry Akmar said.
Tips for Road Users
Azry Akmar advised all road users to plan their journeys carefully if they intend to return to their hometowns, conduct vehicle inspections, practice tolerance, and comply with road regulations at all times.
Conclusion
The enhanced traffic control and security patrols are aimed at ensuring public safety and minimizing road accidents during the Chinese New Year celebrations. The police are working tirelessly to ensure a smooth and orderly flow of traffic, while also preventing crime and maintaining public order.
FAQs
- What is Operation Selamat 23?
Operation Selamat 23 is an initiative aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring public safety during the Chinese New Year celebrations. - How many police personnel will be on duty daily?
A total of 363 police personnel will be on duty daily. - What are the identified hotspots and blackspots?
The identified hotspots include Jalan Tun Razak, the Pahang Roundabout exit, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Kampung Kerinchi, and Jalan Dato Keramat, while blackspot areas include Jalan Kuching, Jalan Loke Yew, the Duke Highway, MRR2 Highway, Seremban Highway, Lebuh Sentosa, and Persiaran Selatan. - How can the public assist in crime prevention efforts?
The public can download the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application on their mobile phones to assist in crime prevention efforts.