'Whitening the Black Spot' to go nationwide
BUTTERWORTH: Penang’s “Whitening the Black Spot” initiative will be rolled out nationwide in stages after its pilot phase, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said.
The Penang initiative "Whitening the Black Spot" aims to address crime hotspots and safety concerns nationwide, according to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The pilot phase, launched today, involves 41 government departments and agencies working together to identify crime-prone areas and implement coordinated actions to enhance public safety.
The first phase of the initiative spans one month and includes police identifying high-crime locations and security concerns across Penang's five districts. Khalid emphasized that the initiative is a collaborative effort involving government, law enforcement, the community, NGOs, and local leadership to address identified issues and create safer environments for residents, especially children.
The program is based on the "Unite for Safety" concept, emphasizing closer cooperation among agencies and stakeholders to strengthen public safety. Khalid mentioned that the project would be implemented in stages, with Penang serving as the first state before extending the approach to other regions. As part of the initiative, police are collaborating with the Penang Education Department on a competition for students to design a logo for "Unite for Safety" to foster safety awareness among young people.
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