KOTA SAMARAHAN: Construction of the new RM520-million Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) is edging closer after the Federal and Sarawak Governments reached an agreement on the project’s new site last week.
Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, said the new headquarters will be built on a site near the Sarawak Stadium in Petra Jaya.
“The Home Minister agreed to the Sarawak Government’s proposal to relocate the project to a site adjacent to the stadium in Petra Jaya.
“The project is estimated to cost about RM520 million. Funding was approved by the Federal Government under last year’s Budget, although the final allocation could be revised following the change in site.
“I am confident that the new headquarters will further strengthen the operational capabilities of the Sarawak Contingent Police, while providing a more modern and comfortable working environment for officers and personnel,” he said when met by reporters at the Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD) this morning.
Zainal said police are now completing the necessary documentation and hope all remaining matters can be finalised soon to pave way for construction.
The police commissioner said the new headquarters is part of efforts to strengthen policing in Sarawak, where several administrative restructuring initiatives have been introduced since he assumed command of the contingent.
He pointed out that the restructuring across the state’s 28 districts was aimed at improving management and ensuring the people of Sarawak continue to enjoy peace, security and prosperity.
Although satisfied with the overall performance of officers and personnel across the state, Zainal acknowledged that improvements were still needed, particularly in logistics and infrastructure.
