KOTA BARU: The Royal Malaysia Police does not stop any agency, especially the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), from investigating its officers or other personnel suspected to be involved in misappropriation, power abuse or corruption, says the Inspector-General of Police.
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police will not compromise its principles on corruption involving members of the force.
Describing the relationship between the police and the MACC as “very good”, he said police will extend their cooperation and assist graft busters in carrying out investigations.
“All police members and officers must have integrity. Therefore, they must comply with all existing laws in Malaysia and the standard orders of the Inspector-General of Police regarding discipline and work ethic,” he told a press conference after witnessing the handing over of duties to the Kelantan police chief at the state police contingent headquarters here yesterday, Bernama reported.
He said this in response to a case involving a director of an enforcement agency suspected of receiving bribes from a diesel smuggling syndicate in Sibu, Sarawak.
Regarding the use of body cameras for police on field assignments, Razarudin said the technology will be used by the end of the year.
He said a pilot project using the device was conducted in June and July by the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur police.
Razarudin said that during the pilot project, several requirements, including the standard operating procedure, were reviewed to ensure the effective implementation of bodycams.
It was previously reported that the police are expected to receive 7,648 bodycams in phases starting from September this year until February 2025.
