KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Bar is urging for the setting up of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of political interference within the police force.
Bar Council president AG Kalidas said that the Malaysian Bar viewed the claims made by former inspector-general of police, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, seriously. The alleged or purported unlawful conduct and political interference undermine the integrity, legitimacy, and professionalism of the police force. Ministers of government, as elected representatives, must at all times exercise their powers fairly, responsibly and honourably. Police officers should only act in accordance with the law and obey legitimate orders and must be answerable to the law for their conduct. They owe their duty and loyalty to the people of Malaysia, not to politicians, he said.
Tuesday, 04 May 2021 09:23 AM MYT
BY RADZI RAZAK
According to a report, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said that the home minister has been meddling with some of the Branch’s operation, but he did not reveal any details. Picture by Miera Zulyana
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 ― Former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has revealed today that Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin wishes to determine who lead the Special Branch Department (SB) in order for the latters own political gains.
In an interview published by portal
Datuk Seri Azam Baki, - Filepic/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will not look into claims of political interference in the Police Force Commission (SPP), says its chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki. I feel this is an internal police problem. Let the police settle it themselves, I don t wish to comment, he told reporters after launching a joint anti-corruption programme with the National Culture and Arts Department here on Tuesday (May 4).
On April 30, former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador had claimed there was political interference in the SPP and management of the police force.
Tuesday, 04 May 2021 01:11 PM MYT
BY JERRY CHOONG
Suaram executive director Sevan Doriasamy speaks during a question and answer session in Kuala Lumpur May 4, 2021. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 The recent revelation by former inspector-general of police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador that he allegedly experienced political interference from Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is a clear indication of the need for police reform in the country, said Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram).
The human rights NGO s executive director Sevan Doriasamy said Abdul Hamid s remarks indicated a clear abuse of power.
KDN committed in enhancing PDRM’s strength 03 May 2021 / 15:18 H.
KUALA
LUMPUR: The Home Ministry (KDN) is committed in enhancing the strength of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), said its minister, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin (
pix).
He said the ministry would also continue to extend its cooperation, especially in looking after the welfare of PDRM members and officers as well as ensuring that the role and function of the police force remained relevant.
“With the appointment of Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani as the Inspector -General of Police, the government is confident that the good name of PDRM can be enhanced to a higher level, as well as safeguard the country’s security, peace and prosperity,” he said.