Mahathir points to Hamid Bador as new IGP

Current acting deputy inspector-general of police Abdul Hamid Bador will most likely be the new police chief, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.

The prime minister, however, stopped short of confirming the matter, saying he "thinks" this will be the case.

"Yes, I think he is the next IGP.

"I think the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong has signed his appointment letter," he said when questioned by reporters after a Workers' Day event in Putrajaya this morning.

Abdul Hamid was named as acting deputy IGP in March, replacing Noor Rashid Ibrahim who retired.

Abdul Hamid had served as the deputy director of the Special Branch before being transferred out from the force by the Najib Abdul Razak administration.

[More to follow] - Mkini