Malaysia is a rapidly developing country with a multiracial population and a mainly agricultural economy. The country's political, social, and economic programs rest on a national ideology that consists of five principles: (1) belief in God, (2) loyalty to the king and country, (3) upholding of the Constitution, (4) rule of law, and (5) good behavior and morality. Crime has increased during 1979-88, particularly robbery, residential burglary, motor vehicle theft, and other theft offenses. The Royal Malaysia Police use a combined proactive-situational approach. The country encourages community involvement in crime prevention. National programs include the formation of a vigilante corps, a neighborhood watch program, and the establishment of the National Association Against Dadah (Drug) Abuse. The judicial administration is currently focusing on methods of reducing case backlogs and delays. International cooperation in law enforcement takes place at both the bilateral and regional levels. The country is confident that its criminal justice system will achieve its full potential in the years to come.