KUALA LUMPUR, 27 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Ministry of Education (KPM) are strengthening cooperation to improve school safety through risk-based prevention, early intervention and closer coordination between police and education authorities.
The measures were discussed during the PDRM–KPM Coordination Meeting 2026, held at Dewan Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Hashim, Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (PULAPOL), on 26 October.
The meeting was jointly chaired by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Khalid Haji Ismail and Director-General of Education Datuk Dr. Mohd Azam Ahmad.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail delivered a keynote address highlighting the importance of strategic cooperation between both agencies in protecting students nationwide.
Mohd Khalid emphasised the need for risk-based preventive measures, particularly in schools identified as high-risk, including early intervention, guidance and counselling to address serious student misconduct.
He also highlighted the role of School Liaison Officers (PPS), with 16,157 officers currently assigned to more than 10,200 schools nationwide.
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Closer cooperation between PPS officers, school administrators, teachers and students was identified as essential for detecting potential threats early and preventing incidents that could compromise school safety.
The meeting also discussed improving rapid communication channels, using the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol application, strengthening the use of the PPS MESRA Book and encouraging greater involvement from Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG).
Representatives from PDRM departments, the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) and the Daily School Management Division participated in discussions on improving inter-agency coordination and crime prevention mechanisms.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Polis Diraja Malaysia, the meeting also reviewed existing cooperation and identified improvements aimed at creating safer and more conducive learning environments -The Capital Post
