Sever ties with underworld, top cop tells police force

Alfian Z.M. Tahir Alfian Z.M. Tahir Updated 7 years ago · Published on 24 May 2019 4:20PM · 3 Comments

Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador has vowed to clean up the police force of corruption. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, May 24, 2019.

NEWLY minted Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador has issued a stern warning to the force today to immediately sever ties with the underworld and stay away from corrupt practices.

He said the police force under his watch will not compromise with corruption or crimes committed by its own members.

He was responding to a question about the involvement of police officers in corruption.

“I will do my best to eradicate corruption in the force and will clean up the force,” said Hamid.

“The police are involved in illegal gaming and vice syndicate operations after they are compromised by the syndicates.

“I have issued a warning, an ultimatum to all these officers to cut off connections with these syndicates,” Hamid said after the launch of Ops Selamat for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Bangsar, reported Malaysiakini.

He added although there are recent cases involving his men in criminal activities, many officers are still honest and responsible.

He, however, urged Bukit Aman’s top brass to lead by example.

“If there are 500 dirty cops, there are 125,000 more good cops. I believe my men are good.

“We are basically good people and we have to set a good example from the top. I will set a good example from the top.”

Hamid also called for the end of the culture of getting sponsorship for police activities.

“No more culture of forcing the lower ranked officers to get sponsors. These practices have become our culture and this is what I want to eradicate.”

He added that he will reward officers who turned down bribe offers, including giving field promotions to officers in extraordinary cases.

“In extraordinary cases, I can promote them in what we call field promotion and I can give it instantly.”

Last week, several police officers were detained after being caught red-handed for robbing RM204,000 from a money changer in Dang Wangi.

All men, including three Bank Negara officers, have been remanded.

Hamid told The Malaysian Insight that stern action will be taken against them. – May 24, 2019.

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  • That's a good start
    Bravo IGP

    Posted 7 years ago by Lan Lan · Reply

  • Malaysia still has to with a brand new high integrity IGP. Those current and retired corrupted police officers must be investigated and brought to court those found broke the law. Leadership by example is the way to go.

    Posted 7 years ago by James Wong · Reply

  • Mr.IGP -- good job.!!! But it is better to terminate the service of the police personnel who are involves withe the underworld rather then just asking them to sever ties .When they are corrupted and their characteristics has been darken it is extremely difficult for them to come back straight. The temptations are not easy for them to avoid and it is ceaseless. Infact all this dirty officers will drag the PDRM down as they will be beleaguered by the underworld.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply