Rela Launches Patrolling Unit In Taman Puchong Utama

Rela launched its patrolling unit at Taman Puchong Utama in Puchong recently.

Five members in the group will patrol on motorcycles or walk from 10pm to 2am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

According to Petaling district Rela chief Lt Col (Rela) Md Fuad Ahamad, the Rela members patrolled the area round the clock during the recent Chinese New Year holidays.

“The patrolling by Rela is the first to be held in Puchong area,’’ said Md Fuad, during the launch at the Residents’ Committee cabin.

Also present were Subang Jaya Municipal Council councillor Michael Tamil, Petaling district Rela platoon chiefs Selvam Benjamin and Panir Muthusamy.

Md Fuad explained that besides Puchong, six areas — Taman Medan, Seri Kembangan, Putra Heights, Sungai Buloh, Kota Damansara and Shah Alam — under the Petaling district had Rela members patrolling the area.

He urged Rela volunteers in Taman Puchong Utama to gain the public’s confidence and not intimidate them by showing handcuffs.

“We must do our work with dignity, be disciplined, friendly, punctual and willing to lend a helping hand to the public,’’ said Md Fuad.

Michael said residents in the area had been complaining about the influx of foreigners and petty crime.

“We hope the patrolling by Rela would deter thefts and reduce crime in the area,’’ he said.

Source: The Star