Nurul: Don’t force businesses to ‘subsidise’ inadequate policing

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur business operators should not be forced to “subsidise” the city’s security as it is incumbent upon the police and local councils to do so, says PKR’s Nurul Izzah Anwar.

“It is grossly unfair as the equipment costs a lot,” the Lembah Pantai MP told FMT.

She was commenting on a report that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was mulling the idea of making it mandatory for all business operators to have closed-circuit TV (CCTV) or risk not having their licenses renewed.

KL mayor Mohd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz said such a move would complement the 1,000 CCTVs that City Hall had already installed in the city centre.

A quick check by FMT revealed that CCTVs cost anywhere between RM200 to RM4,000 each.

Nurul said while CCTVs were useful in providing additional security, proper consultation with the stakeholders must be held before making it mandatory for businesses.

“Don’t let the rakyat further subsidise security via gated communities and CCTVs. Proper and professional policing is vital at the end of the day.”

DAP’s Teresa Kok said while it was a good idea to make it compulsory to install CCTVs, businesses should not be held to ransom when renewing their licence.

The Seputeh MP said she feared if this was the case, it could then lead to a ruling that business operators must only purchase their equipment from certain companies, approved by DBKL.

Kok went on to state that having CCTVs installed does not reduce the crime rate.

“City Hall has to be clear on this”.

Meanwhile, Kok’s DAP colleague Lim Lip Eng agreed in principle with DBKL’s proposal but stressed that it should not make any rules pertaining to CCTV suppliers and brands.

The Segambut MP also suggested that subsidies be given to businesses run by senior citizens and those with special needs.

 

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