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We urge the Government to fulfill its promise of improving the police force such as taking in 21,000 recruits and building new stations. Statement by Dr Tan Seng Giaw, DAP National Vice-Chairman and MP for Kepong after the Chairman of the Royal Commission on the police Tun Dzaiddin Abdullah has fixed 11 February, 2004 to have its first meeting yesterday. 6.2.2004 | |||||||
| Like all police forces in other parts of the world, the Malaysian police face cirticisms that include corruption and inefficient service. To be fair to those dedicated police personnel and the public, the Government has to do something. A Royal Commission of Inquiry is one way. Two days ago, the Prime Minister's Department announced the members of the Royal Commission. The day after, its chairman arranged the date for the first meeting. The people have a high expectation, waiting for a fruitful report. Meanwhile, they feel good about it. All want a world-class force. If the 16 members of the Commission can truly concentrate on all major issues for the inquiry including corruption and efficiency of service, then the report will be meaningful. The Commission secretary Datuk Hamzah Md Rus has an important task. He should help to get evidence, materials and other facilities, so that each member | |
is able to use his or her ability. The Commission must avoid circumscribed inquiry. While the Commission is raring to go, the Home Ministry must fulfill its promises made last year. Then, its Minister and the Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said, among many things, that the police would have 21,000 recruits, better allowances and new police stations. The lack of police personnel affects security. Having officers of high calibre to enlist recruits from all races is workable. Whether a young person of any race join the force depends on many factors, including remuneration and promotional opportunity. Meanwhile, the Government should implement the projects of taking in 21,000 recruits and building new stations such as modern Jinjang and Sentul stations to replace colonial buildings. We don't have to wait for the report of the Commission to do these. Dr Tan Seng Giaw | |||||
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