Crime prevention and sentencing: A wake-up call for youth!
Members of the Prison Ministry and the IPD Kuala Muda officers.
KEDAH: A vital awareness talk titled Crime Prevention and the Sentences If Convicted was held recently at the Pastoral Centre of Christ the King Church, Sungai Petani. The event aimed to educate youths on the harsh realities and legal consequences of engaging in criminal activities. Organised by the Prison Ministry of Christ the King (CTK) Church, the session was attended by students from Form 1 to Form 5, along with their catechism teachers and parents. A distinguished panel of officers from IPD Kuala Muda led the talk, covering a wide range of critical topics, including: • Drug abuse and its severe penalties; • School fights and bullying, and the legal implications involved; • Commercial crimes such as online scams; • Theft of motorcycles and cars, and house break-ins; • Use of the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) app for crime reporting and prevention. The officers emphasised that many crimes occur due to negligence and urged both students and their parents/guardians to stay vigilant, responsible, and respectful of the law. This talk not only served as an eye-opener but also as a timely call to action—encouraging young people to embrace a safe, law-abiding, and faith-guided way of life.
The Parish Prison Ministry (PDPM) extends its gratitude to Fr Victor Louis, parish priest, for his blessings and support, even while he was away at the Vatican during the event. Lourdes Stanislaus Benjamin
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