KUALA LUMPUR: The allocation of RM150mil recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be fully utilised, among other things, to refurbish old police quarters and stations and ensure the wellbeing of police personnel so that they will be able to work in a conducive and comfortable environment, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) said this will include finding a new office for Esscom (Eastern Sabah Security Command), which the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been renting until now.
Speaking to Bernama today (July 22), Razarudin said the refurbishment works on old police quarters and stations must be carried out properly to ensure that the facilities are at their best.
He said the allocation would inadvertently enhance the services provided by PDRM.
At the same time, the IGP said the progress of maintenance works for facilities under the Home Ministry, especially for the PDRM, needs to be closely monitored to ensure that it would truly benefit the personnel.
"I have told my team that the progress of works from this RM150mil allocation should be monitored weekly...from the start...so that we can feel and see that the works are being done correctly.
"In practical terms, the governance and management of work implementation must be good and proper,” he said.
On July 15, Anwar announced the approval of an allocation of RM150mil for the maintenance of facilities of agencies under the Home Ministry to ensure the comfort of the country’s security forces personnel.
Anwar said the government approved an allocation of RM45mil specifically for repairs and upgrading works and procurement of equipment at 117 General Operations Force (GOF) control posts and RM40mil for Esscom-related infrastructure and facilities.
Also approved was RM50mil for maintenance and refurbishment of quarters with broken floors and faulty toilets. - Bernama
