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Meru police in Klang have installed a bell entry system to control public access after midnight, following a brawl that took place at their station earlier this month
According to Bernama, North Klang district police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao said the move aims to strengthen security while ensuring the safety of both police personnel and the public.
He noted that many police stations nationwide still operate in shoplots, like the Meru station, making stronger security controls necessary.
"So, among the measures taken include closing the main door after midnight and only allowing the public to enter after pressing the bell provided outside the premises," he said at a press conference on Wednesday, 25 March.
Vijaya assured that the station will continue operating as usual despite the new access control measures
He said there are also other security steps in place, such as CCTV surveillance inside and outside the station, as well as patrol officers monitoring the surrounding area.
"Every night, at least two police personnel will be on duty at the station, with one receiving reports and the other on standby for patrol or external monitoring," he said.
He added that similar security measures have long been implemented at other North Klang stations, including Bandar Baru Klang, Bukit Raja, and Bandar Sultan Sulaiman.
Elaborating on the incident, Vijaya said the brawl occurred on 2 March and is believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding between two groups
He stressed that the incident was not an attack targeting police officers.
"I hope the public will respect police stations as security institutions. Any disputes should be resolved outside and channelled through proper reports so investigations can be carried out," he said.
Following the incident, police arrested eight individuals, of which three were subsequently charged in court.
The case, currently being heard at the Klang Magistrate's Court, involves offences including trespassing, causing injury under Section 324 of the Penal Code, disorderly conduct at a police station under Section 90 of the Police Act 1967, and possession of a weapon.
