Sabah MP: Kancil, Waja not suitable for rural cops

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah MP is questioning the practicality of providing Kancil and Proton Waja cars for policemen to patrol the rural areas of Sabah.
Kalabakan MP Datuk Ghapur Salleh said such vehicles were not practical for police to carry out their duties in rural areas where there were dirt roads, shallow river crossings and rickety wooden bridges.
"We all just blame the police for being unable to do their job, but we must think of their limitations in effectively policing our streets," Ghapur said, adding that there was a need to be practical in providing proper equipment for the police force.
He said it was more practical for police to get four-wheel drive vehicles in the rural areas because of their tough terrain.
He said that with the current vehicles, police were not only unable to give effective pursuit but were also risking their lives.

tunku : don't blame the police, blame the government for not providing them with the 4WD vehicles.government should look this matter seriously. even in town area or anywhere, don't expect policeman in kancil to chase the bad guys in bmw,pajero etc.