Even top cops were on the take, says IGP

Alfian Z.M. Tahir Alfian Z.M. Tahir Updated 5 years ago · Published on 22 Mar 2021 3:25PM · 7 Comments

Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador is weathering a storm of controversy, today alleging some of his predecessors were corrupt. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Arrifin, March 22, 2021.

THE corruption in the police force was once so rampant that several former high-ranking officers were alleged to have been on the payroll of crime syndicates, said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador.

“One time, the boys were afraid to take action against these syndicates because the money went to the IGP. Not this IGP, but previous ones,” Hamid said without naming which of his predecessors were involved.

“That was the seriousness of the situation. These officers are shallow minded, thinking only of position and money. I want to make sure this force is clean of such negative elements.”

Hamid had previously said that a group of junior officers, with links to crime syndicates, was out to tarnish his image and get him removed from his position.

Senior officers, who spoke to The Malaysian Insight on the condition of anonymity, said the threats to topple Hamid were real because the IGP has been very open about combating graft within the force.

“He (Hamid) does not hold back. He has even criticised his men in public when allegations of graft cropped up,” a senior federal police source had said.

“The bad apples are feeling very uneasy now and the only way out is to get rid of Hamid.”

Hamid, who was made IGP during the Pakatan Harapan administration in May 2019, has constantly warned his men to stay clear of graft.

On Wednesday, the IGP caused controversy when, in an interview with Malay daily Sinar Harian, he said there were junior police officers linked to criminal gangs who were out to tarnish his image and oust him from the force.

Earlier today, Hamid said the situation is under control and he will soon meet with Home Minister Hamzah Zainuddin to explain his allegation.

Meanwhile, Hamid has yet to bring the matter up with the Police Force Commission or lodge a police report. – March 22, 2021.

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  • Nothing new.. It an embarrassment to the Islam since 90% of these officers, like me is Muslim.

    Unfortunately, these officers see the corrupted politicians can get away without any action by the government of the day.

    So nothing can be done until we get a clean government.

    Save Malaysia for our children and grandchildren by voting Umno and Bersatu out in the next election.

    Posted 5 years ago by Against Corruption · Reply

    • Kena buat slogan rasuah itu najis, pengambil rasuah kotor lebeh dari
      tahik...

      Posted 5 years ago by Abdul Murad Othman · Reply

  • Hamid cannot fight corruption alone. He needs the backing and resources of the government. He need a strong and supportive minister to stand w him all the way. But will our minister do it?

    Posted 5 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • With the current Home Minister in charge, I have serious doubts that the IGP will get the support he needs. Nevertheless, the IGP must pursue his agenda to cleanse the Force of its corrupt stigma. To the silent majority of honest and hardworking officers in the Force, please do your best to support the IGP in his noble quest.

    Rest assured, you have the peoples' support Sir, IGP.

    Posted 5 years ago by Super Duper · Reply

  • Talk is cheap Action speak louder ... IGP Hamid must go forward to take the action to cleanse the PDRM of corruption and influence by the Taikos

    Posted 5 years ago by Jeffrey Ng · Reply

  • Please reveal who this previous IGP is. He should be investigated and you should be doing your job exposing criminals.

    Posted 5 years ago by T E · Reply

  • We salute you Tn Hamid and the gomen of the day have the intention to clean up the force they would have extended his services for another two years but instead they are willing to see him go. My guess it's easier to have a man at the post in your pocket. As for the former top cop who is on the take even without naming we Malaysian can smell that rat miles away.

    Posted 5 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply