Abang Ahmad tries out a motorcycle before the handing-over ceremony.
KUCHING: The overall crime index for Kuching went up by 8.23 per cent or 45 more cases in the first four months of this year versus the same period last year.
However, Kuching District police chief ACP Abang Ahmad Abang Julai said the indices for violent crime and unarmed gang robbery were actually reduced by 7.27 per cent, or eight cases, and 17.14 per cent, or six cases, respectively.
“The number of motorcycle thefts has increased by 49.34 per cent or 75 cases in the first four months this year compared to the same period last year.
“The index for motor-van and lorry thefts was reduced by 44.44 per cent or four cases while the index for motorcar thefts also dropped 7.35 per cent or five cases,” he said during the police monthly assembly yesterday.
Abang Ahmad noted that the first four months of this year saw 24 less arrests under Section 39(B) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and commended the state Narcotics Department for its continued commitment and achievements in drug prevention. He said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) as a whole would continue to focus on drug prevention programmes to keep this enemy at bay.
Abang Ahmad called on all men in blue to uphold integrity and practise self-discipline while discharging their duties.
He said most police stations and officers in this city have recorded consistent performances, and remained clear of their job scope and responsibilities.
“Let’s all continue to work together as a team and make it our primary agenda to keep this city safe for all,” he said.
At the assembly, he handed out certificates of appreciation to officers who had performed well and presented 10 motorcycles to five police stations – Kuching District police headquarters, Sungai Maong, Sentral, Padungan and Santubong, which received two motorcycles each.