THE nation’s top cop today ridiculed Parti Warisan Sabah vice-president Junz Wong’s suggestion that Special Branch officers identify themselves at government events.
“Maybe I need to get more budget from the home minister, and after that, my men can carry placards that say ‘I am SB’ when they attend such functions,” said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador in Kuala Lumpur.
He told the press that there have never been issues with cops attending government functions.
“It is not an issue at all. For the past 200 years, police never had any problems when attending government functions.
“Our intention is clear and noble – to make sure the events proceed smoothly.”
Wong yesterday said Special Branch personnel can attend Warisan and government events on the condition they identify themselves first, in response to claims that officers have been barred from attending the said functions.
“We cannot have people coming to an event claiming that they are journalists. It would be misleading.
“For this reason, even if they are police officials, it would be better to make themselves known instead of acting as if they are members of the media.
“Press conferences are held by the government and party from time to time, to inform the public of government plans, among others.
“There is nothing secret at a press conference. It is for public consumption.” – May 15, 2019.
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