Bukit Aman: Over 6,000 police personnel deployed nationwide to step up Deepavali security patrols

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — In preparation for Deepavali celebrations, Bukit Aman's Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department, known as JPJKK, has deployed over 6,000 police personnel across the country. This deployment is supported by 3,466 vehicles and motorcycles, all working to bolster crime prevention efforts and ensure public safety during the festive season.

Director Datuk Seri Noor Hisam Nordin revealed that this deployment included 1,734 Mobile Patrol Vehicles, manned by 4,332 officers; 1,732 Motorcycle Patrol Units with 1,800 personnel; and 263 Tourist Police Unit personnel.

The primary objective of this deployment is to heighten police visibility, intensify crime prevention activities, and safeguard public property throughout the festivities. Patrols will focus on high-risk areas such as residential districts, crime-prone locations, city centers, commercial zones, and public hotspots. Patrol frequency will adjust based on local risk assessments and crime patterns to ensure more targeted and effective enforcement.

Noor Hisam highlighted that patrols would be continuous, round-the-clock, and conducted on a shift basis using MPVs, URBs, and UPP personnel.

These patrols will be monitored in real-time using Mobile Card Acceptance Device (MCAD) devices to track personnel movements and ensure adherence to designated patrol areas, preventing patrol stops exceeding 30 minutes. In addition to traditional patrols, officers will engage with the public through Stop and Talk activities, offering safety advice and gathering security-related information.

Despite a slight decline in property crimes before and after Deepavali—down 0.33% to 1,839 cases in 2025—theft remains the most significant issue, accounting for 50.46% of all property crimes. Motorcycle theft saw a slight increase to 387 cases in 2025, while car theft remained steady at 113 cases. Housebreaking cases also decreased from 452 in 2024 to 387 in 2025.

JPJKK will continue to prioritize patrols in high-risk zones, enhance police presence, conduct Stop and Talk activities, and foster community cooperation to reduce crime opportunities, particularly theft, while maintaining public safety and order during Deepavali celebrations.