The KL Strike Force has identified eateries and food courts around Jalan Pudu and Jalan Loke Yew in Kuala Lumpur as new hotspots for prostitution, the Dewan Rakyat was informed on Thursday.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr. Zaliha Mustafa said the special unit, since its inception in May, has raided 209 premises in the federal capital linked to prostitution, arresting 781 individuals - 149 locals and 632 foreigners.
Dr. Zaliha, who also serves as an advisor to the KL Strike Force, added that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has led four integrated operations targeting foreign-run business premises through September.
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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr. Zaliha Mustafa said the special unit, since its inception in May, has raided 209 premises in the federal capital linked to prostitution, arresting 781 individuals - 149 locals and 632 foreigners.
Dr. Zaliha, who also serves as an advisor to the KL Strike Force, added that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has led four integrated operations targeting foreign-run business premises through September.
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00:00Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For your information, KL Strike Force is a joint unit that was established
00:07as a result of the JKKKN meeting on 1st January 2024 on 27th May.
00:18The objective of KL Strike Force is to deal with safety and public well-being issues
00:23in an effective and sustainable way in Kuala Lumpur.
00:28Before the establishment of KL Strike Force, there was no agreement between the joint operations
00:32of the Security and Security Agency in Kuala Lumpur.
00:35In this matter, KL Strike Force has taken the responsibility to carry out the joint operations
00:40in a micro and macro way, acting actively on issues that affect public safety and well-being,
00:48both on social media and public complaints.
00:51I, as the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Justice, advise KL Strike Force
00:57to be managed by other major agencies as permanent members.
01:02It is not right to say that there is no reduction in the number of cases in Kuala Lumpur
01:10because the data for 2020-2023 shows only 159 cases and 540 arrests
01:19compared to the third quarter of this year.
01:22I would like to share the statistics since the establishment of KL Strike Force.
01:26The PDRM and the Security Agency have approved 209 premises that offer shelter.
01:36The statistics started on 27th May 2024 until 30th September 2024
01:43showing that 781 people have been arrested,
01:47including 149 local residents and 632 foreigners aged 18 to 61 years old.
01:58The implementation of the GYAT implementation to increase shelter activities,
02:03especially in well-known areas, has potential to offer this activity
02:08and there is no optional action.
02:10The offering of elite or low-level shelters will be taken.
02:16Our current challenge is the latest hotspot,
02:21the well-known shelters by KL Strike Force,
02:24such as Kedai Makan and Medan Selera in Kuala Lumpur,
02:28on Pudu and Lok Yu streets,
02:30where the modus operandi of this syndicate has become more creative
02:34by making these premises as a location to advertise their services.
02:40In fact, entering the era of Pasca Normal,
02:44the challenge of KL Strike Force is to intensify the provision of services
02:47that have started to move from conventional premises to digital platforms.
02:53Moreover, when a nursing home, a hotel, or a private residence
02:57are also made into these activities.
03:00In this regard, the government continues to make local communities
03:03become the eyes and report these activities to the Adu at KL 2.0
03:08or any ad agency network that is a member of KL Strike Force
03:13easily by using the hashtag KLStrikeForce on social media.
03:19In addition, DBKL also leads a joint operation
03:22through the Smart Partnership Initiative between government agencies
03:26on the premises of foreign citizens, including PDRM,
03:30the Ministry of Immigration and Trade,
03:32and in terms of daily costs, the Ministry of Customs
03:36and also the ministries within DBKL.
03:39So until September 2024, four joint operations have been carried out
03:44and in the operation, 11 business premises have been monitored
03:49and from that number, four premises have been taken action
03:52and have been closed and re-opened under Section 101 in Section 1B
03:58of the Local Government Act 1976.
04:00The size has been fully controlled by foreign citizens.
04:04Meanwhile, as many as eight specific actions
04:06on the premises of businesses by foreign citizens have been carried out,
04:10as many as 59 businesses have been monitored
04:13and from that, 15 premises have been closed,
04:1653 notice of errors have been issued,
04:1922 notice of errors have been carried out
04:22and 22 notice of errors have also been opened.
04:25Next, for the special actions of foreign citizens,
04:2821 series of special actions have been carried out until September 2024,
04:33as many as 2,261 notice of errors
04:37on the premises of foreign citizens have been carried out around Kuala Lumpur.
04:41So in summary, what I want to tell you,
04:44God willing,
04:45I also accept the nomination of the three women of steel,
04:50who are in charge.
04:52That is me, Datuk Banda and also Datuk KP who are in charge of KL.
04:57God willing, we will see Kuala Lumpur clean
05:01from all the things that concern us, the citizens.
05:06And God willing, I also want to remind you not to do anything in Kuala Lumpur.
05:14Kuala Lumpur City Council