Kuching – The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Dato Wee Hong Seng, today hosted a courtesy visit from the Kuching District Police Chief (OCPD), ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, and his senior officers at the MBKS office. The meeting highlighted a shared commitment to enhancing public safety and well-being for Kuching residents.
Among those present were Supt Merbin anak Lisa, Deputy OCPD DSP Mohd Hafizi bin Ishak, District Criminal Investigation Officer DSP Haji Amir bin Ali, District Special Branch Officer, and Insp Goh Chen Hong, Officer in Charge of Padungan Police Station.
During the meeting, both parties discussed ongoing efforts to tackle illegal online gambling operations, which have been found discreetly running in convenience stores and coffee shops across the city. It was agreed that joint enforcement actions, frequent data sharing, and regular intelligence exchanges would be strengthened to curb these illegal activities.
The discussion also addressed other public safety concerns, including the presence of vagrants and homeless individuals with mental health challenges occupying public spaces. Dato Wee emphasized that MBKS is ready to collaborate with the police and relevant agencies such as the Welfare Department and Sarawak State Health Department. The goal is to find coordinated and sustainable solutions that address these social issues while ensuring public order.
Dato Wee expressed gratitude to ACP Alexson and his team for their proactive engagement and assured full support from MBKS in all collaborative initiatives aimed at safeguarding the city’s peace, safety, and quality of life.
This visit underscores the enduring partnership between local government and law enforcement, continuing the tradition of working together for a safer and better Kuching. – WEE HONG SENG
