2007 08: Centre to shelter sex and abuse victims

The Star Online. News. Nation. Wednesday August 15, 2007

KUANTAN: The state government and police want to establish a “victims and childcare” centre to help those involved in sexual and abuse cases.

Pahang CPO Deputy Comm Datuk Ayob Mohamed said victims would be given shelter pending investigations.

“There is a need for this facility as at present, victims have to be sent to Bukit Aman.

“Bukit Aman also has to serve such victims from Kelantan and Terengganu,” DCP Ayob said in his briefing to Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob at the state police contingent headquarters here yesterday.

Adnan had earlier launched the Pahang tourist police unit, with the first to be located here.

An officer will lead the unit of 12 policemen.

DCP Ayob said the personnel had undergone courses in English, public relations and also briefed on the state’s tourism products.

He said four patrol cars and two motorcycles have been assigned to the unit.

DCP Ayob said the unit would be expanded to cover other popular tourist areas such as Cameron Highlands and Fraser’s Hill.

He said a detailed study was also under way to identify areas which needed new and upgraded police stations.

Welcoming these moves, Adnan said it was important for the police to make their presence felt.