FINALLY, IGP CONCEDES POLICE OPEN TO FORMATION OF IPCMC – UNABLE TO HOLD BACK RISING PUBLIC ANGER OVER ENDLESS CORRUPTION IN THE FORCE: BUT INTERNAL FEARS OVER COPS’ RIGHTS MUST BE IRONED OUT FIRST, SAYS TOP COP

KUALA LUMPUR 04 AUGUST 2017. Ketua Polis baharu, Datuk Seri Mohamed Fuzi Harun. NSTP/SAIRIEN NAFIS.

KUALA LUMPUR – The police are open to the idea of forming the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) but several concerns must be ironed out first, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said today.

One of their main concerns, he said, was the police losing their rights in the process.

“In 2005, there were 124 recommendations made to the Commission of Inquiry (RCI) in regards to the concerns of IPCMC. Most of the issues were agreed upon and enforced but issues concerning the police were neglected.

“They never answered our concerns despite bringing up Bills concerning our rights. We hope the current government will look into the matter.

“We are open to suggestions and ideas, but we don’t want our rights to be sidelined,” he said at the Cheras police college after a seminar with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam). – Malay Mail

Slash illicit gambling or you’re out, IGP warns district police chiefs

KUALA LUMPUR – District police chiefs who fail to curb illegal gambling in their areas will be transferred out in the coming weeks, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun announced today.

He said they should know that he means what he said after he transferred Assistant Commissioner Ali Ahmad out of Gombak last week.

“I hope the transfer of Gombak police chief will be a lesson to all,” he said at the Cheras police college here after a seminar with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).

The country’s top policeman said he has given fair warning to all the district police chief as well as instructions on how to seriously tackle illicit gambling.

“I’m not saying they are wrong, but it is their responsibility. So, because they choose not to comply, we have to take serious action now,” he said.

Mohamad Fuzi added that he will meet all 157 district police chiefs next Monday to discuss the matter further.

– Malay Mail