KUCHING: Young Sarawakians are joining the police force for many well-intended reasons.
Some do so out of their desire to serve the country and the people while there are those who feel it their moral obligation to help the country fight corruption and uphold the dignity of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).
New Sarawak Tribune managed to interview some of the new police constable recruits for the Series 3 and 7 (2018) during their graduation ceremony held at Pulapol near here on Friday.
Stanley Mattiew, who hails from Serian, is a mechanical engineering diploma holder. He said he joined the police out of his liking for policemen ever since he was a little boy.
“Having a career as a policeman is something that appeals to me since my primary school days.
“And now that I am part of the force, I do look forward to contributing to the country while at the same time provide for my family,” said Stanley, who is the recipient of the Best Field Training Award.
Meanwhile, Mohd Faizat Kukung, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, said he aimed to be an exemplary policeman.
The Best Overall Training award recipient said he would use the opportunity of being at the job to contribute to the nation and raise a disciplined family.
“The award I receive today will become a catalyst for me to serve with honesty and integrity,” he added.
The Best Academic award winner Mohd Nazri Abd Nasib, meanwhile attributed his success to the encouragement and support given him by his parents.
He said it was his parents who first “planted the seed of interest” in him.
“They told me I would make an excellent policeman. And here I am, and I prove to them and the public at large that they can depend on policemen like me for protection.
“I also want to clear public misperception that policemen are corrupt. I will do that by going about my duty with a big heart.”
Series 3 and 7 (2018) involves a total of 701 new recruits who completed their six-month basic police training at Pulapol Kuching.
Yesterday’s event was graced by Penang police chief Datuk Seri A Thaiveegan, who represented the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
