GEORGE TOWN – The Penang chief minister and the 18-month-old Crime Consciousness and Public Safety Society (CCPSS) expressed their appreciation to members of the media as they are oft-forgotten frontliners.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, in last night’s event, commended the press for its role in spreading information to improve the public’s awareness on crime.
He said the real-time dissemination of news and public service announcements will go a long way to reduce crime while fostering a culture of collective responsibility on public safety.
He added that the CCPSS has been actively working closely with government departments, other NGOs and community members to educate the public on crime.
“This is in line with the aspirations of the Penang government in maintaining the standards of our liveability as the preferred location for recreation, investment as well as residence,” he said during the appreciation dinner here.
Meanwhile, CCPSS chairman Datuk Mohamad Anil Shah said though many regard frontliners as those working in hospitals, fire and rescue departments and the police force, members of the media are often forgotten.
“They have to work around the clock during the movement control order period too.
“Sometimes we say that the police’s job is risky because they can get shot, but media personnel also run the risk of getting shot too,” added Anil, who is a former chief of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department.
A fundraiser was also organised during the dinner to raise funds for CCPSS’ activities and programmes.
It has conducted 60 programmes since its registration on October 20, 2020. – The Vibes, June 26, 2022
