MMEA STAR Team's Daring Actions To Serve As Drawcard At KDN's Sua Mesra Program In Bandar Baharu

ALOR SETAR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — The daring actions of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) Special Task and Rescue Team (STAR Team) is expected to be the main attraction at the Ministry of Home Affairs' (KDN) "Sua Mesra" Program, which will take place this Saturday at Dataran Bandar Baharu.

According to a statement from MMEA's Corporate Communications Unit, during the demonstration, the public will have the opportunity to witness the efficiency of the STAR Team as they perform a jump from the agency's AS365N3 Dauphin helicopter into the Bandar Baharu river, before boarding waiting jet skis on the water's surface.

"Also showcased will be a dramatic rescue mission by the rescue swimmer team, who will carry out a water rescue using the same aircraft. In addition to the MMEA's demonstration, visitors will also enjoy a variety of people-friendly services brought by agencies under the KDN," the statement said.

Among the highlights will be the offer of a compound rate reduction for Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) traffic summonses, services from Malaysian Immigration Department counters, the MEKAR bus facility from the National Registration Department (JPN), and advice on Scam Alert from the PDRM.

The local community also has the chance to participate in various activities that are close to daily life, such as the 'Jom Exchange Al-Quran' (Let's Exchange the Quran) initiative, sales of products from the Malaysian Prison Department and AADK, free haircuts by Rela officers, and a lively performance by the MMEA band.

"The KDN Sua Mesra program was organised not just to be a bridge to strengthen the relationship between the people and national security agencies but also to prove the government's continuous efforts to serve the community through direct involvement in the field," it said.

The KDN Sua Mesra program in Bandar Baharu is expected to be officiated by the Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, and will be attended by the KDN Secretary-General, Datuk Awang Alik Jeman, as well as the heads of departments under the ministry.

The program, which will take place from 8 am to 5 pm, is open to all, and admission is free.

-- BERNAMA