Dr Sim: Installation of CCTVs to improve public security, safety in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: The installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in 18 strategic locations throughout the Batu Kawa constituency is intended to strengthen and improve public security and safety, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the Batu Kawa assemblyman, added that the project would cover the jurisdiction of four local […]
Online voting: no better time than now, says political analyst
KUCHING: It is timely for the Election Commision (EC) to start looking at online voting as an alternative method for voters to exercise their rights, says Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. In stating this, the political analyst said things could be more simplified compared to before with the advancement of technology. “The EC should […]
Abang Johari praises security unit
KUCHING: The Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (UPKS) under the Premier’s Department has grown rapidly since undergoing restructuring in 2017. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the unit has seen an additional strength in assets, infrastructure, and human capital. He said this has enabled the unit to carry out tasks and operations on […]
Committee to raise security issues in Parliament
KUCHING: The Pilihan Khas Keselamatan committee will cooperate with the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs in looking at security issues in the country. Committee chairman Datuk Johari Abdul who is also Sungai Petani MP said this during a courtesy visit to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma […]
Sarawak continues to beef up security at entry points to curb drug activities
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to strengthen and improve the security checks at its airports and entry points around the state’s border to curb drug trafficking and smuggling activities. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said though the drug abuse situation in Sarawak was not at a worrying stage, it was […]
Food production, security and the emerging crisis
“The average person is still under the aberrant delusion that food should be somebody else’s responsibility until I’m ready to eat it.” ~ Joel Salatin, an American farmer, lecturer, and author. EVERYONE needs food, and if possible, they need to plant it. However, in the latter case, many people or nations can’t do so due […]
National defence and security industry policy to be introduced under 12MP
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Defence and Security Industry Policy will be introduced under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025 to set the direction of local industries related to defence and security. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said other initiatives under the 12MP included improving preparedness, border control and enforcement, apart from efforts to […]
Good economic, security prospects for Sarawak with relocation of Indonesian capital
KUCHING: The relocation of the Indonesian capital to Kalimantan promises good economic and security prospects for Sarawak, said political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said this when commenting on recent views expressed by Tawfik Ismail, former Sungai Benut MP during an online forum. Tawfik had pointed out that a shift in political and economic […]
Govt approves acquisition VTOL drones for police
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved the proposal to acquire 16 vertical take-off and landing drone units for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with an estimated ceiling of RM48 million. Bukit Aman Logistics and Technology Department director Datuk Seri Sahabudin Abd Manan said the projected ceiling is an estimate based […]
Ensure security of online transactions
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief Wilfred Yap wants the public to use only secure wireless networks when doing their financial transactions. He said the public must understand that all personal information put online could be used by unscrupulous people to commit online fraud. “Having the latest security software, web […]
