KUALA LUMPUR – Outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador says he will not be poking his nose “here and there” after his tenure ends today.
“I’ll be peacefully and quietly doing my own thing as I have all the confidence in the world that my successor will be successful. I won’t poke my nose here and there unless someone provokes me.”
When asked of his hobby of farming, he lit up, saying: “I encourage everyone to give it a try, at least learn the basics of farming.
“It is so rewarding. It builds stamina and keeps your mind fresh. You also get free vegetables for your table. You can start small at home – in your garden or using flower pots.”
In the short press conference following the handover ceremony, incoming IGP Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said he will share the areas he wants to focus on later.
“I will be announcing those things soon but not today. I will go into more details then.”
He vowed that police will continue to resolve any unfinished business, and said being the nation’s top cop is a heavy responsibility.
“Being IGP is a heavy task, as the burden is placed on both my shoulders. I believe I cannot shoulder this responsibility alone,” he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Acryl Sani has officially taken over the duties of inspector-general of police from Hamid, with the handover held at Bukit Aman this morning.
The ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Mohamed Said. Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who had been scheduled to attend, did not turn up.
Acryl Sani, 59, is handed the reins as Hamid’s contract ends today.
Acryl Sani’s tenure as the country’s 13th IGP is until October 3. He was appointed deputy IGP on August 14 last year.
A Home Ministry statement said Acryl Sani was born on October 3, 1961 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He holds a Master of Science (Management) from Universiti Utara Malaysia, and a bachelor’s degree (honours) in civil engineering.
He joined the force on February 2, 1986 as an assistant superintendent cadet.
During his career in the force, Acryl Sani has helmed Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Strategic Resources and Technology Department, and Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department. – The Vibes, May 3, 2021
