KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 45 policemen and officers were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) from January to September this year on suspicion of receiving bribes and abuse of power, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police said that in the same period, 27 officers and policemen were charged in court for the offences, of which 13 individuals were convicted.
"For the period in question, Bukit Aman's Integrity and Standard Compliance Department opened 1,557 disciplinary investigation papers and 1,118 disciplinary inquiry papers against those suspected of breaking the rules,” he said.
He said this at the PDRM Anti-Corruption Recognition ceremony in conjunction with the team's Integrity Day in Bukit Aman here on Wednesday (Nov 20).
At the event, a total of 51 members and police officers received appreciation certificates from the Royal Malaysian Police and MACC for displaying high integrity in rejecting corruption.
Ayob Khan also reminded the police leadership at all levels to take strict action against anyone involved in corruption and abuse of power regardless of rank and position.
"Let's not as leaders only take action against low-ranking police officers while no action is taken against high-ranking police officers. There should not be double standards in taking action against officers and policemen involved in misconduct,” he said.
He said the leadership at all levels must set a good example because they are always being observed and evaluated not only by officers and subordinates but are constantly in the public eye. - Bernama
