Malaysians grateful for sacrifices made by security personnel, says Shafie

SEMPORNA, March 9 — Malaysians truly appreciate and hold in high regard the sacrifices of security personnel who are willing to die for the sake of the nation’s sovereignty, said Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.  

Shafie (picture) said it was these sacrifices, from both police and armed forces personnel which enabled the country and its people to achieve the progress and success enjoyed today.
 
“Your task is not easy. You work day and night, rain or shine, to defend the country’s peace. These are the sacrifices which enable the people to sleep peacefully at night and allow the country to progress,” he said at special tahlil and solat hajat prayers at the Semporna Police headquarters surau, last night.

Six policemen were shot dead in an ambush by the Sulu militant intruders at Kampung Sri Jaya Simunul here, on March 2. Six intruders were also killed in the incident.

Shafie, Semporna member of Parliament, said he will fully cooperate with the security forces to maintain peace in the area and Sabah as a whole and ensure the welfare of their families. — Bernama