Women can play role in safeguarding peace, security
TENOM: Tenom Umno Wanita chief Datuk Rahmahjan Sulaiman Khan said women, especially housewives, Are the right people to channel information to the police because they are always at home and know the neighbours.
“Hence they deserve the mandate to prevent local crimes by reporting to the police any suspicious developments or activities in their neighbourhoods,” she said when officiating at the District Police Headquarters Community Policing Program and the Launching of Amanita at Kallang housing estate here yesterday.
Rahmahjan said the mandate given to housewives was very timely because of the nature and instinct of a woman who wanted to be safe and secure.
She described the community policing program and the launch of Amanita of the district police headquarters as a pure and committed effort towards creating a peaceful and conducive environment for the benefit and common good, especially among women.
Rahmahjan said the selection of the housing estate was based on the good cooperation given by the local community to the police so far, including channelling criminal information.
“With the selection of Kallang housing estate as the pioneer of this program in this district, it will provide an opportunity for the Safe Women Squad or Amanita to interact with housewives in this area.
“I want to remind and hope the women, especially housewives, will continue to be the eyes and ears of the police, by channelling any relevant information, as it is the most effective way to prevent crime,” she said.
She believes that women or housewives today are not just about managing the household, but are also believed to play a role in safeguarding peace and security.
Rahmahjan also highly praised the district police headquarters for its service and sacrifice to safeguard and maintain the security of this area.
According to her, police records on the security situation in Tenom was regulated and the crime index recorded a decline.
“Well done and congratulations for all the proactive approaches implemented,” she said.
“On behalf of the leadership of the Tenom Umno Wanita, I would like to express our willingness and our commitment, together with the police and other security forces, to create a peaceful atmosphere in our area.
“We will always support any program that is aimed at creating a prosperous environment for the community,” she said.
Also present were district police chief Deputy Superintendent Mohd Firdaus Francis Abdullah, Assistant District Officer Kassim Haji Yunus, senior police officers, Amanita, and community leaders.