PM To Launch National-Level 'Rakan Cop' On April 16
Bernama – 29/3/2006
KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to launch the national-level "Rakan Cop" (Friends of the Police) programme and flag off a Rakan Cop run on April 16.

Kuala Lumpur Deputy Chief Police Officer Datuk Ahmad Baharin Idrus said the events would be held at Dataran Merdeka here from 7.30 am.

"The objective is to tell the people about the Rakan Cop programme that provides an interactive channel between the police and the public in fighting crime," he said in a statement Wednesday.

The launch would also standardise the programme for all police contingents nationwide and serve as a manifestation of the government's recognition, he said.

On that day, there will be a parachute jump display by the police air unit and a show by the mounted police. There will also be exhibitions, including on defensive driving and riding, a treasure hunt and a lucky draw.

Amateur athletes aged 13 and older can take part in the Rakan Cop run.

"Registration for the run was opened on March 22 and will close on April 10," said Ahmad Baharin, adding that about 10,000 people were expected to participate.

The entry forms can be obtained from the "Larian Mesra" Secretariat at Level 1, Police Contingent Headquarters, Jalan Hang Tuah, here or the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association at Level 2, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, here.

Winners will take home cash prizes totalling RM31,000.

Medals will be given away to the top five runners and all who complete the run within a specified time will receive certificates.
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