It is time to get rid of police outrider services for ministers, deputy ministers and elected representatives, said Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong.
This comes after a video of two police outriders escorting the son of Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim in Penang was spread on social media yesterday.
“Ministers and deputy ministers already have a pilot and police escorts, there is no need to waste the manpower of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) on providing outrider services.
“It does not matter which government, abolish the police outrider services for the people’s representatives.
“If you are rushing for time, you should leave early. Otherwise, you can solve the issue of traffic jams so that all road users can arrive at their destinations comfortably, no need for outriders,” Sim said in a Facebook posting today.
In a separate statement today, the Penang police confirmed the incident took place in Bukit Gambir, Johor yesterday (May 7).
“A disciplinary investigation paper has been opened and a detailed investigation will be conducted on the two police officers involved.
“The police will not compromise with any police officers who commit such misconduct,” said Penang police chief Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
Yesterday, a 20-second video was posted as an Instagram Story by the account @anwarazeez, showing Azeez’s son, Mohamed Khairul Anwar, driving while escorted by two police outriders.
The video has since expired as Instagram Stories are only available for 24 hours.
In the video, an outrider appeared to stop an oncoming car about to make a turn in order to allow Khairul Anwar’s vehicle to run a red light.
The oncoming car could be seen braking abruptly to avoid crashing into the police outrider. - Mkini
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