The New Straits Times carried a report about the police Criminal Investigation Department director speaking up about police misconduct and corruption (“CID director on corrupt cops: ‘How can a police sergeant afford an Alphard?’” — NST, Oct 7). The deputy inspector-general of police has also spoken about dirty cops. Many have praised them on social…
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9 — Police officers and personnel involved in misconduct and issues related to integrity, like corruption and drugs, will be suspended from work even if not yet charged in court. Penang Police chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said this was the instruction from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain…
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PETALING JAYA: In just 10 weeks, almost 70 police personnel have been arrested for alleged wrongdoings in cases that were reported nationwide. The 70 policemen were arrested in connection with six cases in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Negri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah. Among the crimes they allegedly committed were abduction, theft, drug pushing and drug…
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A police musical band set social media alight with a video of them singing the Cantopop hit number “Hai Kuo Tian Kong”, popularised by the Hong Kong rock group Beyond. Dressed in police uniforms, the all-Malay band, simply called NEPD (North East Police Department) Band, sang the lyrics in flawless Cantonese. The band played the music live on their instruments, and from…
PETALING JAYA: The government’s plan to amend current laws to make them more effective against cybercrime should begin with increasing the punishment for such offences, says criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy. He said although cybercrimes are non-violent in nature, it is critical to increase their penalties due to the rampant number of such cases. “The…
KUALA LUMPUR: The police should perform a thorough evaluation of risks associated with their cases to gauge its potential risk and maintain public trust and a positive image. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said the police could help maintain public perception, trust and confidence should the police prioritise expediting investigations on public…
