MCPF Penang District Liaison Chairmen met up with Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional (JPNIN) Penang at Bilik Mesyuarat Kompleks Perpaduan, Seberang Perai Selatan on 7^th February 2024 with the main objective to establish a good working relationship between MCPF Penang and JPNIN Penang at State and District levels. This synergy will help promote further a partnership in Crime Prevention efforts to cultivate a safe and harmonious society in Penang. JPNIN Pulau Pinang attendees were Tuan Zulkhairi bin Zainol (Deputy Director cum MCPF Penang SLC ex-officio); Puan Masha Zara (Pegawai Perpaduan, Barat Daya District); Puan Suzaini (Pegawai Perpaduan, SPU District); Encik Marwan (Pegawai Perpaduan, SPS District); Encik Amran (rep for Pegawai Perpaduan, SPT District); and, Puan Rosafiza (Penolong Pegawai Operasi Negeri). MCPF Penang attendees were Tuan James Mohan (Barat Daya DLC Chairman); Tuan Ridzuan Md Zain (SPT DLC Chairman); and, Tuan Paramaguru Balan Moghan (SPS DLC Chairman). In his opening remarks, Tuan Zulkairi bin Zainol thanked MCPF Penang DLC Chairmen for the presence and support. He also expressed his delight at being a part of MCPF Penang SLC as an ex-officio whilst emphasizing the need to eradicate the ‘Silo’ mentality and to work in tandem with other agencies and NGOs as a team and underlining that Crime Prevention is everybody’s responsibility. He saluted MCPF Penang for being active and enthusiastic in their collaborative efforts with other agencies and especially their focus on schools as nurturing children at a tender age can help to deter and control crime. To this, he suggested MCPF to look into the possibility to consult and share with kindergarten and nursery teachers so that children to start such character building. He also indicated that another focus area is on illegal immigrants which posed a danger to the community if left unchecked. MCPF Penang DLC Chairmen in attendance shared their personal brief, experiences and challenges and gave their commitment to work closely with JPNIN at Penang and District levels. The JPNIN PPDs requested MCPF DLCs to help trigger them on information that could be detrimental to harmony within the community. In turn, JPNIN members present were encouraged to visit MCPF Penang’s Website www.mcpfpg.org.my and to use its SCAM QR Code. James Mohan shared a short overview of MCPF for the benefit of our JPNIN counterparts. All in, a very fruitful and productive meeting with great interaction and a closing word of appreciation by Tuan Zulkhairi bin Zainol.