KUCHING, Feb 6: Practices, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols for VVIP (very very important person) escorts must be reviewed and reformed, says Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen.
According to Dr Yii in a statement today, there has to be clearer and safer protocols when it comes to traffic control of VVIP’s escorts and entourages to ensure that the public are not put in danger.
“Regardless of their status, the safety and security of those around them must also be a priority to not show a difference in class or double standard treatment of people,” he said.
Dr Yii said this following a recent road accident involving two cars recently which has gone viral across social media platforms since Feb 4.
Referring to the incident, Dr Yii said the traffic police on duty should have done a better job of controlling traffic to ensure safety and more importantly to directly tend to the safety of the accident victims first before even allowing the VVIP entourage to continue passing.
Dr Yii opined the least the VVIP could have done was to come out or get the protocol personnel to check on the situation and take the necessary information, show concern and then get it sorted.
But in this incident, he said, it was truly shocking when every single car in the motorcade just drove off giving the perception that the public’s safety is not a concern.
“On top of that, they must really remove that dangerous small exit at that road as it is too short of a distance for cars coming from the opposite direction to slow down to give way for any outgoing vehicles using that exit.
“I am sure it does not pass the needed safety requirements for the authorities. Safety and security of all must be prioritised, and they should not allow such shortcuts to endanger the public at large,” he added. — DayakDaily
