SANDAKAN: The Jom Ronda Bersepadu programme under the Voluntary Patrol Scheme (SRS) demonstrates the importance of community involvement in ensuring their own safety, rather than relying solely on the police.
Member of Parliament for Libaran , Datuk Suhaimi Nasir, emphasised that SRS plays a crucial role in safeguarding the safety, well-being, and harmony of the community.
Advertisement“This includes supporting the efforts of the police by helping to reduce crime,” he said during the launch of the Jom Ronda Bersepadu SRS Programme and the 1 Family, 1 SRS Member Campaign for the Sandakan district at PPR Taman Murni, Saturday night.
Suhaimi noted that the National Unity and Integration Department remains committed to enhancing community safety through the 1 Family, 1 SRS Member Campaign, implemented in Rukun Tetangga (KRT) areas.
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Additionally, he said the Ministry of National Unity had allocated RM 3.2 million this year to strengthen community safety and resilience under the Rukun Tetangga Empowerment Initiative as part of the Progressive Community Mobilisation effort.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Out of this allocation, RM 837,500 has been set aside for the provision and replacement of SRS security facilities, expected to benefit 119 Rukun Tetangga areas.
“Another RM 2.1 million has been allocated for 69 new SRS cabins, while RM 231,692 will be used to repair existing cabins in SRS areas. This initiative aims to boost the activity and effectiveness of SRS within communities,” he said.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Suhaimi, who is also an Appointed Assemblyman, urged all local residents to participate in SRS.
“I am confident that with the increased membership of this team, the safety and well-being of local areas will be more assured,” he said.
He added that patrol assignments could be carried out more smoothly and efficiently while fostering closer relationships and encouraging community bonding.
Also present at the event were Sandakan Unity Officer Nurfa Izah Mohamad and Chairman of the Taman Murni Rukun Tetangga (KRT), Norhamzah @ Amirhamzah Zakaria.