IPOH, May 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the handover of the Sultan Nazrin Shah 69 Commando Camp at Ulu Kinta, Perak, today.
Home Ministry Development Division secretary Ahmad Fuad Apandi handed over the document to Public Works Department (JKR) (Building Sector) deputy director-general Datuk Badioezaman Ab Khalik, who is carrying out the duties of the Public Works Department (JKR) director-general.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain also witnessed the handover.
The Sultan Nazrin Shah Camp, built by the project’s main contractor Syarikat Sujaman Sdn Bhd, started in 2018 at RM236 million. On February 14, the camp received a certificate of completion, and the 69 Commando operated there in stages.
During the ceremony, Razarudin, accompanied by 69 Commando commander SAC Hamzah Hashim, handed over the book Establishment of 69 Commando as well as the book Lahad Datu March 2013 to the Prime Minister.
Also present at the ceremony were Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and state infrastructure, energy, water, and public transport committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, who represented Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order director Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din and Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri were also in attendance.
Speaking at the Madani Raya gathering for 69 Comando members after the handover ceremony, Anwar said the camp is a place to train the team’s physical and mental strength, as well as strengthen their fighting spirit.
The Prime Minister also thanked the families of 69 Commando for understanding the role of commandos at the front line, who have a great responsibility to guarantee the peace and security of the country.
“So I, on behalf of the government, would like to celebrate with our commando personnel because of the great task of guaranteeing the security of this country.
“So of course, it involves not only the passion, discipline and sacrifice of leaving the family and sometimes risking personal safety, so I once again express my appreciation,” he said.
Thus, Anwar said that even though the government and the country inherited huge debts and responsibilities, he did not want to let go of the responsibility of looking after and defending the fate of civil servants, including the police and the Home Affairs Ministry in general, as they bear a huge responsibility.
Meanwhile, after the Hari Raya ceremony with the residents of the Sultan Nazrin Shah 69 Commando Camp, he also devoted half an hour to attending the Tambun Parliamentary level Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at Jelapang Baru RPT Field near Gugusan Manjoi.
About 10,000 local residents attended the ceremony, which was also attended by Hulu Kinta MP Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad and the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
— Bernama
