THE directive for all police officers and personnel holding sensitive positions in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to declare their assets was issued two weeks ago.

Bukit Aman CID director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said there was no reason for them not to declare their assets because this was stipulated within the police force’s directive.

He said it was also among efforts to effectively clean up the CID team in line with the instructions from the Inspector-General of Police and his deputy.

Shuhaily said the sensitive positions include those in the Intelligence and Operations Division, Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) and head of CID Division at district police headquarters.

“I issued the directive two weeks ago to all CID officers and personnel serving in sensitive positions before the video of my speech went viral on social media.

“This asset declaration should be transparent and comprehensive,” he said in a special press conference in Bukit Aman today.

Shuhaily said he has never prevented any policeman from owning a luxury car if they could afford it.

“I don’t forbid anyone to buy a car if they can afford it. If they have legitimate financial resources, who am I to stop them?

“The wives of police officers and personnel also need to declare their assets if they work in the relevant ministry, as outlined in the force’s directive,” he said.

Shuhaily also said that any police officer or personnel who wants to hold a sensitive position can submit an application letter and asset declaration form.

“My panel will interview them before they are absorbed into sensitive units that will be audited annually,” he said. – Bernama, October 11, 2023.