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Monday July 27, 2009

Project to ensure security in Nusajaya

By FARIK ZOLKEPLI


JOHOR BARU: A pilot project consisting of two security systems has been introduced in Nusajaya to make the Safe City Programme a reality and ensure the success of Iskandar Malaysia.

Johor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff said the programme would initially focus on a few areas in Nusajaya such as Kota Iskandar, Puteri Harbour, Medini and Gelang Patah town.

Safety first: (From left): Nusajaya community policing chairman Pandak Ahmad, Nusajaya OCPD Supt Abd Aziz Ahmad, Mohd Mokhtar and Johor deputy police chief SAC I Datuk Jalalludin Ab Rahman unveiling the logo for the Safe City Programme in Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya, recently.

As a start, he said the Precinct Security Command Centre (PSCC) was installed at Puteri Harbour Clubhouse.

“The PSCC is designed to facilitate security management at Puteri Harbour, ensure efficient operations and minimise the report and response time.

“Another safety feature is the East Ledang Security Intelligence System, which employs sophisticated detection analysis and alarm technology with a plate recognition system for vehicular entry or exit. It is also equipped with other tracking capabilities,” he said.

“The project is part of the Iskandar Safety and Security Blueprint and the Nusajaya Safety and Security Master Plan. Nusajaya was chosen as the implementation site because it is at the heart of Iskandar Malaysia,” he added.

The systems, which are linked to the police station, were put in place by UEM Land Holdings Berhad.

DCP Mohd Mokhtar said the Safe City Programme was part of a long-term plan to boost security and lower crime in Iskandar Malaysia and Johor as a whole.

“It requires the cooperation of all parties, especially the public,” he told newsmen after launching the programme at Puteri Harbour in Nusajaya here recently.

“We are also planning to build a new Nusajaya district police headquarters.

“Police presence and cooperation from the public is vital to ensure the programme’s success,” he said.

“It requires close rapport between the public and the police to ensure information on crime is relayed quickly to the police. The public will be the eyes and ears of the police,” he added.

DCP Mohd Mokhtar said that among the other initiatives were enhancing community policing, holding monthly crime talks for residents and building more police stations in the area.

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