KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 12,000 programmes aimed at strengthening integrity and improving the well-being of more than 268,000 police personnel have been conducted so far this year, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
The Inspector-General of Police said the programmes covered psychological development, spiritual well-being and financial management as part of the force’s preventive approach to maintaining discipline and professionalism.
“Early detection of mental health issues and psychological stress must be prioritised by supervisors at all levels,” he said in his speech at Bukit Aman’s monthly assembly yesterday.
He added that early intervention is crucial to prevent personnel from facing work-related stress, financial burdens and family conflicts that could eventually affect their performance.
He noted that prevention is the most effective strategy to ensure personnel remain mentally and emotionally prepared to carry out their duties.
Mohd Khalid stressed that the force remains committed to strengthening integrity through preventive measures, including training and intervention programmes conducted by the Religious and Counselling Division of the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS).
On governance and compliance, he said JIPS has intensified efforts to improve professionalism by setting up the Frontliner Task Force, which focuses on officers’ conduct when dealing with members of the public.
“Another initiative, the Investigation Management Task Force, aims to strengthen the force’s investigation procedures,” he added.
Mohd Khalid also said the police Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026-2030 outlines 32 action plans covering human capital development and governance improvements.
He said the strategy must not be treated merely as a document but must be understood and implemented across all departments.
“We will also hold the police force’s National Integrity Day celebration on Nov 11, with the theme ‘Integrity in Organisations: Not a Choice but an Obligation’.
“The event will involve representatives from the integrity units of external agencies as part of efforts to promote transparency and foster a clean working culture,” he said.
Mohd Khalid said 35 police personnel, who had demonstrated exceptional courage by rejecting bribes while performing their duties, would also be recognised during the celebration.
He said the recognition is intended to encourage officers and personnel at all levels, from senior management to the rank and file, to uphold integrity.
Mohd Khalid urged all police personnel to maintain discipline and uphold integrity as a non-negotiable principle while serving with sincerity, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility.
