Penang Police Chief, YDH CP Dato’ Ts. Azizee bin Ismail officiated the Advocacy and Launching of Op Selamat 25 in conjunction with Chinese New Year 2026 at the Penang State Contingent level which took place at the Jelutong Public Market, Penang on Thursday 11th February 2026 morning.

The public interaction program aimed to increase safety awareness among road users and encourage the public to be more careful throughout the Chinese New Year festive season which will be celebrated on 17th and 18th February 2026. The main focus of the advocacy is to reduce the rate of accidents and deaths on the roads in addition to preventing housebreaking crimes when people return to their hometowns.

As part of the advocacy efforts, the police also distributed safety brochures and provided advice to drivers. The public is advised to drive responsibly, obey traffic laws and prioritize personal and family safety. Homeowners are also reminded to take appropriate safety measures before leaving home to avoid crime. After the ceremony, the Penang Police Chief also held a brief press conference on Op Selamat 25 for the media representatives present.
The ceremony was also attended by the Penang Deputy Police Chief, YDH DCP Dato’ Mohd Alwi bin Zainal Abidin; Chairman of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) Penang, YBhg. Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng; Director of the Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Penang, YS Tuan Mohamad Shoki bin Hamzah; Deputy Director of the Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ), Tuan Hashim bin Borham; Director of Enforcement of the Penang City Council (MBPP), Encik Noorazrein bin Noorazlan Ong; Head of the Criminal Investigation Department, YDH SAC Zailanni bin Amit; Deputy Head of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (Operations), YDH ACP Ganesan a/l Chinapan; Head of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, YDH Supt Zafri bin Zolkapli; Deputy State Commander of St. John Ambulance Penang, Puan Karen Lim Jih Dih; Chairman of the Jelutong Market Hawkers and Traders Association of Penang, Encik Anthony Lim Jin San; Royal Malaysia Police Heads of Departments; District Police Chiefs; Formation Chiefs; Senior Officers; Junior Police Officers, as well as representatives from external departments and agencies. Syabas & Tahniah to PDRM Pulau Pinang and All Participating Government Departments & Agencies, NGOs and other supporting Community Leaders.