The Home Ministry has asked former inspector-general of police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador to provide evidence on the alleged existence of a cartel within the police force.
Deputy Home Minister II Jonathan Yasin said it would be wise for Abdul Hamid to lodge a report and give the data he claimed he had.
The ministry is prepared to launch an investigation if the allegations turn out to be true, Jonathan (above) added.
“We also wonder why no action was taken during his tenure and (Abdul Hamid) made the allegations after he ended his service.
"The allegations could affect the good name of the ministry and all its agencies," he said.
Jonathan was speaking when winding up the debate on the motion of thanks for the Royal Address in the Dewan Rakyat today.
On Feb 22, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) in a statement said claims of a cartel in the police force as alleged by the former IGP could not be verified.
EAIC chairperson Mohd Sidek Hassan said the conclusion was based on the findings of its investigation of witnesses’ testimonies and documents obtained.
Citizenship for children
On the stateless children issue or children without identity cards in the country, Jonathan said it is beyond the government’s jurisdiction if the applicants want to seek a court order regarding their citizenship status as it was their initiative.
He said the ministry would only process and consider the applications according to existing laws.
Approval for citizenship would depend on the jurisdiction and discretion of the current government, he added.
He said this in reply to a question raised by Wilfred Madius Tangau (Upko-Tuaran) who wanted to know the number of stateless children in the country and measures being taken by the government.
- Bernama
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