By giving them subsidizes and selecting the best residents so that they will give a quality and quantity works. By giving some training, incentives and benefits, in terms of time for them to work more effective. By treating each housing area as their own neighbourhood. That way there will be more support and fast actions.
Money is always a good motivational factor.
The government can give special privelleges to those participating such as the reduction of taxes and assesments. Build a rest area for rukun tetangga members and create some rewards to appreciate them. Frequent briefing by Police Force on the right way to safeguard the neighourhood. Increase acknowledgement of the role Rukun Tetangga plays in our Malaysian community through public awareness programs. Know your neighbors,they may one day safe your life or the life of your loved ones.