NGOs want small shops exempted from CCTV proposal
Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said small shops should be exempted as it would not be cost-effective for them to do so.
“City Hall should identify the size and nature of affected business premises instead of making it mandatory for all.
“A large restaurant should be equipped with this security device but what if the shop is only selling sweets or not earning much? Why the need for them to install CCTV?” Lee said.
He was commenting on Mayor Datuk Seri Mhd Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz’s suggestion on Monday that the devices be made compulsory for new business operators to improve street security.
He had said the date of implementation would be decided after consultation with senior City Hall officials.
Yesterday, Mhd Amin Nordin clarified that City Hall was still looking at how to relate the installation of CCTV cameras with the issuance of business premise licences.
“We also have yet to make a decision on the type of CCTV to be installed,” he added.
Lee said criminals will be wary of committing crimes if they knew they were being watched.
“I welcome this move which will be a great deterrent to crime in general.”
He suggested other local authorities also introduce the CCTV ruling to reduce crime.
“City Hall has led by example and I hope other councils take similar steps to fight crime,” he said.
Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and Snatch Theft founder Dave Avran agreed the move should be limited to large establishments.
“Not all business premises have enough money to install these devices. City Hall should reconsider the move to make it mandatory for all,” he added.
Dave said the organisation had in the past proposed that state governments provide incentives for businesses to install CCTVs.
“They could help by providing, among others, grants, cash or tax rebates, which will make business owners want to install CCTVs,” he added.
He said the devices would help create a sense of general security.
“Criminals can be identified to help police do their job more effectively and efficiently,” he said.
Dave said City Hall should implement the proposal fast as it would take time for business operators to install the devices.
“Time is not on our side at the moment as crime is rampant and needs to be curbed fast,” he added.
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