The Sun Daily
Posted on 17 April 2012 - 06:39pm
Last updated on 18 April 2012 - 10:20am
Last updated on 18 April 2012 - 10:20am
The bill outlines the functions and duties of the Rukun Tetangga committee, which are to strengthen neighbourliness, goodwill, peace and security in communities including acting as mediators to help resolve community conflicts.
A member of the patrol scheme shall go on patrol or do guard duties not more than twice in a month.
A member of the voluntary patrolling scheme, who whilst on patrol duty or guard duty is liable, on conviction to a fine of not exceeding RM2,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both if the member is found guilty of a few abuses such as wilfully giving false information; disobeys the lawful order or direction of a director or the committee; acts in any manner which is obscene, abusive or insulting; uses obscene, abusive or insulting language; acts irresponsibly such as sleeping, gambling or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; acts negligently or in any manner which is prejudicial to the welfare of the area.
The bill also stipulates that a member who goes on patrolling scheme or guard duty for a period of not less than two hours consecutively after midnight shall, with written notice to his employer, be entitled to time off or be released from work with salary not exceeding four hours.
Members on patrol or guard duty will have the power to stop and inspect any person, vehicle or property in the designated area if he believes the safety of residents is affected.
The bill states that no legal action can be taken against a member if he had acted in good faith when discharging his duties.
The bill also calls for the appointment of a Director-General of Rukun Tetangga who will have the power to designate Rukun Tetangga Areas, appoint Rukun Tetangga area committees and centres to be used by the committee.
theSundaily
No comments:
Post a Comment