Ease restrictions in green zones
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) has recommended for easing of restrictions in Covid-19 green zones so that the state’s economy can start moving forward. Chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng however stressed that border controls for inter-district travel would have to be tightened, otherwise those from red zones would find ways to work […]
Deport foreigners defying MCO
KUCHING: The authorities are told to throw the book at foreigners flouting the movement control order (MCO). Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) president Datuk John Lau suggested that foreigners found guilty of the charges should be deported out of the country. Lau added that the absence of sufficient travel documents on foreign offenders calls for […]
‘Yes’ to community work
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) agreed that those violating the movement control order (MCO) should perform compulsory community work as punishment. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said he agreed with Malaysian Prisons Department director-general Datuk Seri Zulkifli Omar’s suggestion that those found guilty should do community work under Offences Compulsory Attendance […]
SCPA appeals for donations to buy face masks
KUCHING: The Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) is calling on members of the public to donate funds to help it buy face masks for the B40 group in the state. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng revealed the non-governmental organisation (NGO) had been receiving a lot of feedback from the public, especially from […]
Make prompt police report against scammers
KUCHING: Members of the public who have been affected by the face masks scams are urged to quickly report to the police so that necessary action can be taken against the culprits. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau said at this trying time during the Covid-19 pandemic, some may find a quick […]
SCPA conducts crime prevention exercise
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) together with the police yesterday conducted a crime prevention exercise at the BDC shopping complex here. A team of 10 SCPA members, led by its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng, and six policemen took part in the programme. The aim of the exercise was to ensure that […]
Educate public on dangers of DUI
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) feels that there is a dire need to educate drivers on the dangers of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs. While the association appreciates the federal government’s zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, its chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said […]
NGO: Help, not punish, those who attempt suicide
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) is backing the call to decriminalise suicide, echoing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah’s sentiment. On Tuesday, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister supported the proposal, saying that people who attempted suicide should be helped instead of being prosecuted. SCPA chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng […]
SCPA holds community policing programme
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) held a community policing programme with the police at Gala City Food Court yesterday. Led by its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng, the association distributed about 1,000 crime prevention leaflets to the public. “The fear of crime and safety is what makes Malaysians worry the most. Through […]
SCPA members discuss crime prevention with residents
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) members, as part of efforts to help fight crime, distributed crime prevention leaflets to residents along Jalan Semaba here recently. Led by its chairman Datuk John Lau, the volunteers were joined by members of the area’s neighbourhood watch committee. While distributing the leaflets, members of SCPA also took the […]
