Media Recognition

In the news, and on record

GPPKM's events have set a national record, drawn coverage from Malaysia's major broadcasters and press, and earned the support of senior public figures and the Royal Malaysia Police.

On record 01

A Malaysia Book of Records moment

115 locksmiths set a national record for the most padlocks unlocked within 3 minutes, at GPPKM's 2nd Locksmith Competition (Atria Shopping Gallery, 2019). Recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records.
115
locksmiths in the record attempt
3 min
most padlocks unlocked within
8+
media outlets covered it
As seen on 02

National media coverage

GPPKM's 2019 competition drew coverage across Malaysia's major broadcasters and newspapers.

TV3 NTV7 8TV TV9 Metro TV China Press Sin Chew Daily

See the coverage in context on the 2019 event recap — including media interviews with GPPKM secretary Chea Man Kai.

Support & advisers 03

Backed by public figures & police

National advisor

Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye

One of Malaysia's most respected public figures on community safety, serving as GPPKM's national advisor. Profile →

Opening ceremony, 2024

YDH DCP Dato' Sasikala

Deputy Chief Police Officer of Selangor opened GPPKM's Malaysia Open 3rd Locksport Championship.

Crime-prevention partner

Royal Malaysia Police

GPPKM's expos run with the Police's Crime Prevention & Community Safety Department (JPJKK) as public-safety education.

International technical advisers: Peter Yeung (UK), Lee Chung Ho (Hong Kong), Hu Yong and Pan De Feng (China). See About GPPKM.

The events 04

Three national championships

1st — One City USJ, 2016 2nd — Atria, 2019 3rd — Malaysia Open, 2024

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