New Uniforms for DOE Enforcement Officers
DOE Officers to Don New Uniforms Starting This Month
All Department of Environment (DOE) enforcement officers will don new uniforms starting this month, announced its director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar. The new uniform design had received approval from the Prime Minister’s Department’s Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division (BUIPA) in March 2023.
Enhancing Service Delivery and Identity
The introduction of the new uniforms aligns with efforts to enhance service delivery and reinforce DOE’s identity as an enforcement agency. This move marks a step forward in strengthening DOE’s credibility in carrying out its enforcement duties.
Committed to Environmental Preservation and Conservation
The DOE remains committed to enhancing enforcement through strategic collaborations with various agencies while fostering a culture of environmental preservation and conservation at both stakeholder and community levels. To safeguard environmental preservation, the DOE’s short- and long-term plans include:
Short-Term Plans
- Finalizing Phase 2 amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974
- Enhancing the Operational Directive for Enforcement Operations (ATOP)
- Strengthening enforcement training cooperation with agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police
Long-Term Plans
- Implementing a comprehensive and integrated environmental management system
- Strengthening enforcement through the use of technology and data analysis
- Enhancing public awareness and education on environmental issues
Conclusion
The introduction of new uniforms is a significant step forward in the DOE’s efforts to enhance its service delivery and reinforce its identity as an enforcement agency. With a commitment to environmental preservation and conservation, the DOE is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of environmental protection and conservation in Malaysia.
FAQs
Q: When will DOE enforcement officers start wearing new uniforms?
A: DOE enforcement officers will start wearing new uniforms starting this month.
Q: What is the purpose of the new uniform design?
A: The new uniform design is aimed at enhancing service delivery and reinforcing DOE’s identity as an enforcement agency.
Q: What are the short- and long-term plans of the DOE to safeguard environmental preservation?
A: The short-term plans include finalizing Phase 2 amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974, enhancing the Operational Directive for Enforcement Operations (ATOP), and strengthening enforcement training cooperation with agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police. The long-term plans include implementing a comprehensive and integrated environmental management system, strengthening enforcement through the use of technology and data analysis, and enhancing public awareness and education on environmental issues.