KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak has urged the government to set up more Territorial Army (TA) units to look after strategic assets in Sarawak.
He said that assets as the hydroelectric dams, including Bakun, Murum, Baleh, Batang Ai and Bengoh, should also be looked into.
“I hope that the government will look into the establishment of more TA units to look after our telecommunication towers all over the state to prevent vandalism,” he said after the closing ceremony of a TA course series 2/2022-511 held at Camp Ria, Kota Sentosa here yesterday.
On another note, he urged youths to join the TA since it provided them a suitable environment for self-development and discipline.
“Additionally, it also instils patriotism and self-improvement. So, I hope more technocrats and youths for that matter, would join and support the TA,” said Zaidi, who is a member of Sarawak’s TA Support Committee (JakPaw).
Meanwhile, TA 511 commanding officer Brig-Gen Abang Mohamad Abang Marzuki supported Zaidi’s earlier call.
“On top of that, our role is very strategic as we assist the regular army to maintain peace and security in the country.
“And in the event of war, we will assist in the administration of army camps while the regular army will be on tour of duties.”
At the function, 22-year-old Debora Dujong from Kapit was adjudged as the best recruit among the 34 TA members who underwent a one-month basic training at the camp.
Debora, who is a civil engineering diploma holder, aspires to become a full-time soldier once she completes her degree in future.
