A TASK rotation system for non-Muslim police officers to replace their Muslim counterparts while they break fast and perform maghrib prayers has been implemented at the southwest district in Penang, says Supt A. Anbalagan.
The Balik Pulau OCPD said the system was initiated so that Muslim police personnel could break fast comfortably while carrying out their duties at the roadblocks.
“We have 39 non-Muslim police officers in the southwest district and they will be placed at all eight roadblocks from 7pm to 8pm.
“With this system, more Muslim police officers can break fast comfortably, instead of just taking a sip of water and continuing with their duties.
“The system will also strengthen the esprit de corps among the officers besides creating a harmonious, caring and understanding society, ” he told reporters at a roadblock in Teluk Kumbar, Penang, on Friday.
“We thank our fellow police officers as the frontliners in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, ” he said.
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Police and army personnel breaking fast next to the roadblock in Teluk Kumbar. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star
Uniformed officers screening motorists at a roadblock in Teluk Kumbar, Penang.
