Malek Appointed As New Sabah Deputy Commissioner Police

Kota Kinabalu: Melaka-born Datuk Abdul Malek Harun has been promoted as the new Sabah Deputy Commissioner of Police, taking over from SAC Datuk Tan Kok Liang on Monday.

The handing over of duties was witnessed by Sabah Commissioner of Police Datuk Hamza Taib at the police headquarters in Kepayan, here.

Abdul Malek takes over the duties from Tan who has been promoted to Bukit Aman as the Crime Investigations Department Forensics, Databank and DNA Deputy Director.

Hamza, in his speech, thanked Tan for his contributions during his more than five-year tenure as Deputy Commissioner as well as the contingent's Management Division Head, while extending his congratulations to newly-appointed Abdul Malek who will also lead the contingent's Crime Prevention and Eradication Department.

Abdul Malek, 58, who graduated from Universiti Teknologi Mara with a law degree, started serving in 1976 and was posted in several states including Sarawak.

He was Bukit Aman Crime Investigations Department Forensics, Databank and DNA Deputy Director for six years before being promoted to Sabah Deputy Commissioner of Police.

"I've served in Sarawak as well as other states in the peninsula and although I've been to Sabah on several occasions, this will be the first time I'll serve here," he said.

"I think the scenario in terms of looking at the infrastructure, its community and geographical aspect has a slight difference, thus, I will try to adopt what I've had experienced while serving in Sarawak," he said.

He pledged to continue the responsibilities that come with the appointment and assured that he will be with the State Police Commissioner and the contingent to meet the Government's agenda especially where the Royal Malaysian Police is concerned.

"We have the government transformation programme whereby the police force is very directly involved, namely in the National Key Result Area, where we have a Key Performance Index (KPI) to achieve particularly on crime and also people's perception towards the force," he said.Daily Express

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Musa Assured Sabah Is Safe

 

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is safe, assured Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, especially in the wake of rumours on a possible second wave intrusion bid by the Sulu gunmen at several locations in the state.

“Keep calm as the security forces are doing their level best (to maintain peace), and to date, the situation is under control. They, especially the police, are thoroughly investigating the source of the rumours and its authenticity.

“At the same time, the security forces will not be complacent, and instead strengthen measures to ensure the state is safe,” he told reporters after chairing the Sabah Security Working Council meeting at the Wisma Innoprise, yesterday.

Musa also assured both locals and tourists that they need not be worried, and should continue to support and trust the government’s will to maintain peace and harmony in Sabah.

“In fact, the security measures in the state are improving and this is evident with the significant dropped in the state’s crime index, and we attribute this to the close rapport and cooperation between the police and the people.

“Therefore, I would like to call on everyone to play their part as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the government, and to report on any ill intentions towards the security forces so quick action can be taken to rectify them,” he said.

On another development, the Committee has scrutinised the implementation of strengthening security in the east coast of Sabah through the setting up of the East Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) on April 1 this year.

“We are satisfied with the development and roles undertaken by the ESSCOM although it is new. It will continue to further enhance and strengthen security in the East Coast of Sabah.

“Having said that, it is also our hope that people in that part of Sabah will continue to support the efforts undertaken by ESSCOM to ensure its smooth running,” he said.

Among those present were ESSCOM director-general Datuk Mohammad Mentek and Sabah State Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib.Borneo Post

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