IGP: Malaysia records 204,127 crime cases, falls short of projected threshold by 29.6%
MALAYSIA recorded 204,127 crime cases in the first nine months of this year, 29.6% below the projected threshold of 290,097, as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) adopts a broader approach to assessing and preventing crime. Inspector-General of Police ...
Malaysia recorded 204,127 crime cases in the first nine months of 2026, falling short of the projected threshold by 29.6%. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail announced that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has shifted its focus from index crime measurements to a broader assessment of overall crime trends. This change aims to provide a more comprehensive picture of the country's security situation, highlighting the collective efforts of police personnel, particularly those in the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK).
Khalid emphasized JPJKK's role in addressing the opportunities and motives behind criminal activities, strengthening community participation, and improving public confidence in the police.
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