Putrajaya to weigh public opinion before deciding on IPCMC

Updated 7 years ago · Published on 2 May 2019 6:32PM · 6 Comments

The government will consider what the public wants before deciding whether to set up an independent body to look into complaints and misconduct in the police force, says Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 2, 2019.

PUTRAJAYA will look into what the public wants before deciding whether to set up an independent police complaints and misconduct commission (IPCMC), said Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The prime minister said this was because the government was aware there were differing views on the issue.

“There are people who are for it and there are people against it.

“We will study public opinion before making a decision,” he said after an event in Putrajaya today.

Earlier today, the outgoing Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun said senior police officers have rejected the suggestion that an independent body takes charge of police discipline.

Fuzi said the idea was rejected by serving and retired police officers at a recent meeting.

The force has registered its objection through a memo to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Fuzi said those at the meeting had also decided that a committee will have to meet the prime minister to discuss the matter.

In May 2018, Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the Pakatan Harapan government was in the process of establishing the commission in fulfilment of PH’s election promise.

In March, Fuzi said the police had set up a task force to collect feedback on IPCMC. – May 2, 2019.
 

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  • Who is against it?

    Posted 7 years ago by Anak Kampung · Reply

  • It is understandable if one prefers to locate his illegal gambling den as far as possible from a polis station. With IPCMC, it would be so inconvenient to enforce disappearance, like in the case of Amri, Altantuya and Koh. But then again isn't Berstau, Pakatan and Malaysia Baru about transparency and upholding the rule of law? Is it too much to ask for some accountability from our polis force?

    Posted 7 years ago by Roger 5201 · Reply

  • Why is the top Polis Officers against IPCMC. Explain Why and Why are they So Worried About ( Corruptions, Abuse Of Power and Discipline )

    Posted 7 years ago by Danial Abdullah · Reply

  • When the old man speak in such manners his body language is telling all to forget it !!!!. anyway to get it thru we need collective peoples power to push it thru and the only way is a rally. Nowadays UmnoPAS are almost in every quarter

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Have a signature campaign to find out how Malaysian response since the government wants to know what the public response is.

    Posted 7 years ago by Yew Soon Kin · Reply

  • The senior police officers who rejected IPCMC are probably worried about being caught for their wrongdoings over the years. Hence if they cannot accept IPCMC, they can jolly well leave or be allowed to leave the police force, which is actually s good thing. This willl then allow the PDRM to be re-formed into a more professional and integrity outfit.

    Posted 7 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply