TYT: Retired police officers a valuable asset whose contributions shaped Sarawak’s stability

KUCHING (Jan 14): Retired police officers are valuable community assets whose experience and service have played a vital role in shaping Sarawak’s peace and stability, said Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

He said their contributions, especially during challenging periods such as the communist insurgency era, laid an important foundation for the security, harmony and prosperity enjoyed by Sarawak today.

He highlighted this in a social media post after attending a dinner with retired senior police officers from the Sarawak contingent at the Sarawak Club on Tuesday, together with his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.

Also present were former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Jamil Johari and his wife Puan Sri Zahrah Seruji.

In his welcoming remarks, Mohd Jamil, speaking on behalf of the retirees, said they were honoured by Wan Junaidi’s presence and pleased to have the opportunity to engage closely with him.

He and the other retirees also expressed pride and appreciation for Wan Junaidi as a former colleague who had served alongside them in the police force before going on to shoulder the responsibility as Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak.

During the gathering, Wan Junaidi and the retired officers exchanged stories and experiences from their policing days, reflecting on the challenges faced and the camaraderie forged throughout their service.

Wan Junaidi also recorded his appreciation to all those who attended and took the time to strengthen long-standing ties of friendship.

He and his wife prayed that the retired officers would continue to be blessed with good health, lasting well-being and peace.