Mohd Yahya Mohamed Ariffin2024-05-282024-05-2820061511-2284https://jpmm.um.edu.my/index.php/JPMM/article/view/32733https://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/6632This study aims to determine public’s view of the role of mass media in exposing snatch-theft crime in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from that, this study also surveys public perception of the role of mass media in helping the Malaysian police force, Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), in reducing snatch-theft. A total of 390 female respondents in Kuala Lumpur were randomly chosen as a study sample. Questionnaires were given to them to obtain data for the study. Results obtained reveal that the mass media was important for women of Kuala Lumpur to obtain news on snatch-theft. Majority of them felt that news reports in the mass media were true. The respondents strongly agreed that coverage by the mass media on snatch-theft helped make them aware of the crime. In addition, they agreed that the mass media has helped PDRM in reducing the crime in Kuala Lumpur.otherSnatch-theftMass mediaPublic opinionPerceptionRoyal Malaysia Police (PDRM)Article577281