Sandakan: Security off the waters in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone) will see a further boost with additional patrol boats given to the marine police and General Operations Force.
The boats were handed over during a ceremony officiated by Internal Security and Public Order Department Director Datuk Muhammad Fuad Abu Zarim at the Piazza Harbour Mall here, Friday, with each receiving two patrol boats.
Also present were the Internal Security and Public Order Department Deputy Director SAC Datuk Azman Yusof, Esscom Commander Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun, Marine Police Commander SAC Datuk Abdul Aziz Yusof and State General Operations Force Brigadier Commander SAC Zanuddian Samsu Hadi, among others.
The ceremony also witnessed a fleet review parade and patrol boat demonstration which involved personnel from the marine police, General Operations Force and Air Operations Force.
During the media conference, Mohammad Fuad said apart from Sabah, the process of adding assets is also rapidly implemented in the peninsula which, among others, is to strengthen marine duties, especially in policing, along coastal areas as well as address issues involving fishermen in the country.
He said based on the report response gathered during a National Security Council Special Meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, it has been decided that the marine police will be allowed to patrol and enforce order with no boundary restriction in the country's waters.
Earlier in his speech, Mohammad Fuad said the presentation ceremony is proof that the Federal government through the Home Affairs Ministry is concerned about equipping the police force in terms of logistic aspects in line with current needs.
He said with rapid development in terms of economy and number of visitors to the State, it is only right for the number of patrol boats to be increased as it would assist police in providing fast and effective service to the maritime community in the Sandakan waters.
He also urged the marine police and the General Operations Force in the State to give more focus on local needs by conducting more meetings, dialogue sessions and discussions with the community on issues concerning safety and security.
Meanwhile, Marine Police Team Commander SAC Datuk Abdul Aziz Yusof said the patrol boats worth RM885,000 each, is proof of the concern showed by the police force leadership to ensure security is upheld. He said crime at the nation's seas is not only the responsibility of the security forces but also a challenge which needs to be addressed by the community.
Meanwhile, Rashid said the added assets is helpful especially in the Esszone area, adding that the cooperation and commitment among police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the armed forces especially in the Esszone area has added to the boost in security.
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