Zulkipli (third from left) receiving the speedboat from Teo.
The Sibu police received a bulletproof speedboat donated by Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
“The boat is good for Sibu as the town is prone to flooding and some roads are not accessible, especially by small vehicles.
“So, we have to use boats to go around helping those in need of assistance,” said Dudong People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief and councillor Teo Boon Siew, who represented Tiong at the handing over of the boat to Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili.
Dudong PDP, he said, had three speedboats and they had been using them to distribute food aid to residents in the Salim-Stabau area.
ACP Zulkipli thanked Tiong for the boat and said the police were ready to face the floods during this year’s monsoon period.
“We are also working closely with the relevant agencies such as the Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force and Rela for flood operations,” he added.
Meanwhile, the police seek the cooperation of the people in ensuring a peaceful 15th General Election voting process.
“We call on the people to work together and cooperate with us so that the election runs smoothly,” he said.
There are two parliamentary seats here – Lanang and Sibu.
ACP Zulkilpi said the police would be monitoring the situation on the ground during the elections.
“We are ready for the election and will be carrying out our duty accordingly,” he said. — By ANDY CHUA
