A senior criminologist, Datuk Dr. P. Sundramoorthy, is advocating for a shift in how police escorts and emergency privileges are granted to Very Important Persons (VIPs). He argues these resources should be allocated based on genuine necessity and demonstrable public interest, rather than simply due to an individual’s position or status. Dr. Sundramoorthy believes current practices potentially misuse police resources and create an appearance of preferential treatment. He emphasizes that security details should safeguard individuals when there’s a legitimate threat, not merely as a perk of importance. This stance promotes equitable resource allocation within law enforcement and reinforces the principle of equal protection under the law. The criminologist’s comments suggest a need for clearer guidelines governing VIP protection details in Malaysia.