Don’t buy used items from unknown sources

MIRI: Dealers of second hand and recyclables are urged to continue their cooperation by not buying used items from unknown sources.

Pujut assemblyman Dr Ting Tiong Choon said such commitment is needed for the police to tackle cable and metal thefts as well as cases related to house breaking.

“Second hand dealers have been working closely with the police to address theft of public utilities. Hopefully this commitment can be enhanced.

“Attention should be also given to those who selling suspicious items such as home appliances, desktops, laptops, bicycles and many others,” he stated to The Borneo Post at Parents with Special Children Association (Pibakis) Centre in Lutong.

Dr Ting visited Pibakis Lutong after he was informed that the centre has been broken into again yesterday.

He was concerned that the centre had been the target of thieves many times.

He was sad to note that the charitable centre for special children suffered from such irresponsible acts and hoped that the police would improve the security around the vicinity of PDK Lutong.

Earlier, acting principal for the centre Wong Siew Ding briefed Dr Ting that containers at the front of the centre near the parking area have been broken into.

“Most of donated items were kept inside the containers. We lost thousands of ringgit with detergent, dish washing liquid, toilet cleaners, shampoo, wheelchairs, more than ten bicycles and many others stolen.