Only 10% of police force can go on leave
KUCHING: Only 10 percent of Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel in Sarawak are allowed to take leave during the coming Hari Raya celebration. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said on-leave personnel would only be allowed to celebrate Aidilfitri in their respective district. “They are not allowed to travel to other districts as inter-zone travel […]
Discount on traffic fines acceptable
BY CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is offering a 50 percent discount on traffic summonses in the state in connection with the 214th Police Day celebration. The offer which is for the period from April 5 to 9 is for selected summonses only. The summonses ineligible for the discount include accident summons […]
Police Day celebrated nationwide amid new norms
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) remains strong as the country’s oldest and foremost enforcement agency and is always ready to shoulder responsibility and trust in maintaining public order and security. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said this in his speech in conjunction with the 214th Police Day celebration the Police Training Centre […]
50% discount for summonses paid online via ‘MyBayar Saman’
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is offering discounts of up to 50 percent for traffic summonses which are paid via the MyBayar Saman portal and application from today (March 25) until April 11. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said the offer was to encourage the public to use the online facility to settle summonses […]
Enhance capability of police personnel to face modern threats
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) should empower the capability of its personnel in mastering the laws of the country apart from equipping the force with sophisticated assets, gadgets and arms in the effort to move forward in future to face modern challenges and threats which are getting more demanding. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin […]
Police Day celebrated under new normal
KUCHING: One hundred 91 officers and men of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) took part in a parade to celebrate the 214th Police Day at the Sarawak contingent headquarters (IPK) here this morning (March 25). Addressing the parade, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said although this year’s celebration themed ‘Polis Dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada’, […]
Federation to assist police in recruiting non-bumi officers
KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian divisions Chinese Associations would gladly work closely with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to disseminate information and conduct joint roadshows to promote the recruitment of more non-Bumiputeras into the police force. The Federation’s president Datuk Richard Wee said they were happy to note that PDRM was actively […]
Consider better incentives to balance police force
KUCHING: To improve the participation of the minority population in the police force, the government could consider setting a quota for these groups or provide better incentives for them to join the force. In saying this, Sarawak Teochew Association second vice-president Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok suggested that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) set a career […]
Sanctioned crocodile hunt to last until March 21
OYA: A crocodile hunt is going on now along Oya River. It started on March 12 and will last until March 21. The operations involving 17 men from the Sarawak Forestry Department (SFC), police (PDRM) and Sungai Oya Fishermen’s Community (as guide) is deemed necessary after four villagers lost their lives to crocodiles in the […]
Police need more non-Bumiputeras
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is launching a special intake for non-Bumiputeras for the position of Constable grade YA1 for the year 2021. Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Ramli Din said all non-Bumiputera Malaysian citizens could apply through the PDRM e-pengambilan website from March 18 to 31. “At the same time, PDRM will […]
