PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today said members and the job scope of the Security and Public Order Consultative Council (MPMKKA) will be finalised by the first quarter this year.

"We have already prepared the guidelines for the establishment (of the council)… the most important aspect is the council members.

"We are in the midst of identifying individuals and experts in safety, public order and security.

"I hope this can be done this year, by the first quarter," he added.

The ministry will also decide on a date for the first meeting which will be chaired by Muhyiddin.

Previously, Muhyiddin had announced the establishment of the MPMKKA which will play an advisory role to the ministry on policy planning and matters regarding security enforcement.

He was reported as saying that the input from experts and experienced members of the council was crucial in strengthening the administration of the ministry, as well as the departments and security agencies under it.

Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin delivers his speech during the ministry’s gathering in Putrajaya. -NSTP/Ahmad Irham Mohd Noor.
Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin delivers his speech during the ministry’s gathering in Putrajaya. -NSTP/Ahmad Irham Mohd Noor.