KUALA LUMPUR – There is no need for a royal commission of inquiry, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, following his allegation of a “cartel” within the force aimed at bringing him down.
In a press conference at Bukit Aman today, he said the matter is under control, and the names of the officers involved will not be revealed.
“The disclosure I made was not to ‘test the market’ or fish for a contract extension. I’m not such a person. It was done so that we will not repeat our mistakes.
“I want them to know that I know what’s going on. I will take action because I know them. I will also discuss with the deputy IGP on the action we will take.
“Some say this reveal is like airing our dirty laundry in public, (but) we (police) proudly walk around town. We think people respect us, but they are spitting on our backs.”
There is nothing wrong with talking about integrity in the force, he said.
“You all (the media) know what happened in the past, how people were afraid to make reports.
“I do not want to create such situations. I want to make police stations a safe space to make complaints.”
Yesterday, Hamid gave an assurance that allegations of a cartel within the force will be addressed without the need to lodge a report with the Police Force Commission (SPP).
“I will convey this matter to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. There is no need (for a report), but it is up to the minister whether the matter is to be raised to SPP or not.
“Some have asked for a royal commission of inquiry. I would like to stress that it is under control,” he told a press conference at the Selangor police contingent headquarters.
Almost a week ago, he told Sinar Harian that there is a cartel in the force that includes younger officers conspiring to remove him.
He said these officers are the masterminds of a cartel that wants to dominate the country’s security force for their personal interest.
“There are efforts by the cartel to disgrace and bring me down.”
Hamid was appointed IGP on a contract basis after his retirement. His contract ends on May 3. – The Vibes, March 23, 2021
