Police to step up security during Malaysia Day celebration
KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sabah will continue to step up security measures in the State during the national-level Malaysia Day celebrations which will be held in Likas here from September 15 to 17.
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Ramli Din said measures were taken to ensure no militants or terrorists could enter the State amid the preparation of the celebration.
“We have sufficient manpower for security and visitors surveillance, as well as traffic control in every area during the Malaysia Day celebrations. Although there are no reports of militants to date, our security forces will continue to remain vigilant,” he said when met at the Malaysia Day Patriot Cyclothon at the Sabah State Government Administration Complex here yesterday.
Ramli added the PDRM would also focus on ensuring the traffic situation was under control during the three-day celebrations.
Meanwhile, some 500 participants took part in the Malaysia Day Patriot Cyclothon, covering a distance of 18 kilometres starting from the administration complex.
The event was officiated by Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor, representing Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman.
It was jointly organized by the Sabah National Civics Bureau (BTN) in collaboration with the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), federal and state agencies.
The participants cycled a distance of 18 kilometres beginning from the State Government Administration Complex, along Tanjung Lipat to Padang Merdeka before returning to the starting point.
Hajiji said the participants comprised local leaders, cycling association members, nongovernmental organizations and individuals.
“Various programmes were held with the aim of instilling patriotism and to commemorate the historical days, namely, the National Day and Malaysia Day, which will be celebrated on September 16.”
He said Malaysia Day celebrations at the grassroots level all over Sabah have reflected the increasing involvement from the public, especially the younger generation.
Also present were Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid, Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Edward Yong Oui Fah, State Secretary Tan Sri Sukarti Wakiman, Mayor Datuk Yeo Boon Hai, BTN director-general Datuk Ibrahim Saad and BTN Sabah director Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.