KUCHING – The Sarawak State Office of the Chief Government Security Officer (CGSO) received a courtesy visit from the senior director of the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department on 12 October 2026, with discussions focusing on security personnel management and security controls at government premises.
The delegation was led by Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab, senior director of the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department, who met Sarawak State CGSO director Zainor bin Zailan during the visit in Kuching.
The meeting provided an opportunity for representatives from both agencies to discuss matters concerning the management of Security and Defence Scheme (KP) cadres at the Marine Fisheries Department, as well as arrangements for maintaining security at its premises.
The discussions centred on the agencies’ respective roles in ensuring that security personnel management and premises protection arrangements remain effective. These areas are relevant to the safeguarding of government facilities, assets and official operations.
The courtesy visit was also intended to strengthen cooperation between the two organisations. Both parties expressed the hope that the engagement would support closer coordination in security management and help maintain appropriate safeguards at government premises.
Security arrangements at public-sector facilities typically involve a combination of personnel management, access controls, compliance with established procedures and the protection of government property. Effective implementation depends on clear responsibilities, coordination between relevant officers and adherence to the applicable security requirements.
The management of security personnel is an important component of these arrangements, as designated officers may be responsible for implementing procedures and monitoring compliance within their respective workplaces. Discussions between agencies can provide a channel for clarifying operational responsibilities and addressing issues that arise in the administration of security schemes.
Premises security also forms part of the broader responsibility of government departments to protect their facilities and assets. Depending on the requirements of each location, this may involve reviewing access arrangements, maintaining security procedures and ensuring that personnel understand their assigned duties. The specific measures discussed during the Kuching meeting were not disclosed.
The engagement reflects an administrative approach to security cooperation between government offices with different operational responsibilities. Maintaining communication between the CGSO and individual departments can help ensure that security-related matters receive appropriate attention and that concerns are discussed through established channels.
No further details were provided on any specific decisions, revised procedures or implementation timelines arising from the meeting. The visit was described primarily as a platform for discussing security personnel management and controls at the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department’s premises.
The courtesy visit concluded with an emphasis on strengthening strategic cooperation between the two agencies. The Sarawak State CGSO and the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department aim to support effective security management and the continued protection of government premises and assets, in line with their respective responsibilities. â Sarawak Daily
