IGP: Don't twist my statement on Opposition trying to weaken ruling party

PUTRAJAYA: Attempts to weaken the winning party in an election are normal, says the Inspector-General of Police.

Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador said this when he was asked to explain his statement made during an interview, and he added that this situation could be expected when there was a change in government.

“I am not accusing anyone, but I said it is normal for things like that to happen.

“When there’s a change of government, the deposed party will try to weaken the one which won (the election).

“That’s all, it’s as simple as that. Don’t twist it (my statement), ” he said when met at the launch of Home Ministry’s Merdeka celebration by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Abdul Hamid was quoted in an interview with the South China Morning Post saying that Opposition parties were attempting to destabilise the Pakatan Harapan government amidst a rise in racial and religious tension.

The interview also quoted the IGP as saying that the situation in the country was “troubling”.

“Security-wise, it is of concern but it is manageable. The deposed party will continue to destabilise and weaken the ruling party, ” Abdul Hamid was quoted saying.