The overall crime rate is designated as high for
Malaysia. Petty crime against expatriates is fairly common, while violent crime
remains relatively uncommon. There has been a noticeable increase in crime in
Kuala Lumpur in 2014, including several reported assaults and robberies,
sometimes involving weapons. Petty theft, particularly purse snatching and
pickpocketing, and residential burglaries are the most common crimes.
Snatch
thefts and pickpocketing are the most commonly reported crimes in Malaysia.
Therefore, all of us are at risk. You should be aware that while you may become
a victim of these crimes simply because you find yourself in the wrong place at
the wrong time. Do you know everyone now is concern about the safety around
on campus? Just imagine that if these happen on you, friends, lecturers, and
staff, how would you feel? We
all can take steps to avoid becoming the victim of a snatch theft or
pickpocketing:
1.
Be alert of your surroundings
Be
alert and aware of the surroundings. Walk against traffic, on the inside of the
sidewalk, with handbags kept away from the side of the road. Keep a close eye
on any moving vehicles, particularly motorcycles with back seat passenger. Be
cautious at busy intersections and when crossing streets.
2.
Be aware of how your carry your belongings
Be
realizing of how you carry a handbag, backpack, or parcel. Holding it in your
hand beside you, or casually slung over your shoulder or behind you, makes you
an easier target. Handbags should be held close to your body in front of you,
and backpacks should be slung over both shoulders on your back. Be sure to
fasten any closures on the bag.
3.
Walk in a group
If
possible, walk with a group of people and avoid poor lighting conditions of the street, shortcuts, and narrow
alleys.
If
you are driving to school, you should avoid:
1. Lock your car doors anytime you
leave the car.
It takes only seconds to lock and unlock your
car doors, and these seconds can save you from being victimized.
2. Don’t leave obvious valuables in plain view in your car.
Sometimes,
temptation and availability is all that is needed to cause a would-be thief to
attempt and complete a theft.
3. Know
who is at the door before you open it.
Know
who is at the door and what they want. If it doesn’t seem right, keep the
door shut and communicate through the door.
Besides
that, you also must know how and who to contact when emergency happen. Do you
want to know more about personal safety?
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July to 23rd July 2015,
9am- 5pm
TARUC Canteen 1 Red Brick Café &
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workshop, and oculus for you to experience it.
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By
Kwan Lai Yee
Students of Bachelor In Public Relations (Honours)
Faculty Social Science, Arts and HumanitiesTunku Abdul Rahman University College