THE decision to transfer Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel, who are being investigated for their alleged involvement in a recent extortion case in Gombak, to Sabah and Sarawak, will be reviewed.

The Sarawak secretary’s office, in a statement today, said it had checked with the state police commissioner’s office, and was informed that no police personnel have reported to the state police contingent.

It said that the Sarawak government welcomed the PDRM’s efforts to increase the number of its personnel in the state, but hoped that PDRM would deploy officers and members with high integrity and not involved any criminal investigation.

A statement from PDRM said it welcomes the Sarawak government’s suggestion and that the transfer decision will be reviewed by its leadership.

Meanwhile, Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, in a statement, said he would seek clarification from Bukit Aman regarding the matter.

He also requested that the police inform and discuss with him, as chairman of the State Security Committee, before implementing such actions.

“The Sabah government views seriously the action of the police to transfer nine of its officers, who are believed to be involved in an extortion case, to Sabah and Sarawak, without first consulting the state governments.

“I view this matter seriously even though the action may be a procedure or disciplinary action taken by the relevant department against their personnel,” he said.

Hajiji and the Sarawak secretary’s office were referring to the nine police officers who, according to Selangor deputy police chief S. Sasikala Devi, had been transferred to Sabah and Sarawak as investigations continue on their involvement in an extortion case, linked to a businessman in Gombak. – Bernama, August 3, 2022.