Zaini is acting Selangor police chief
This follows the handover of duties from Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who was recently promoted to Federal Police Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director, effective July 21.
The handover ceremony today was witnessed by Federal Police Management Department director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid.
In his speech, Hussein expressed his gratitude to the leadership and the contingent for their trust and support during his tenure.
"I am thankful to Allah for the opportunity to serve as Selangor Police Chief for two years and five months.
"I deeply appreciate the confidence given to me to continue my service at Bukit Aman," he said.
Hussein reflected on the key achievements during his time in Selangor, including a 12 per cent reduction in crime in 2024 and significant successes in drug enforcement.
"In 2023, we seized 5.2 tonnes of drugs worth RM155 million, preventing an estimated 10.56 million dosesfrom reaching the streets.
"In 2024, seizures rose to 5.8 tonnes valued at RM145 million, equivalent to 11.55 million doses.
"The contingent also arrested 22,000 suspects in 2023 and about 40,000 in 2024, while the Commercial Crime Investigation Department recorded 7,115 cases in 2023 involving losses of RM510 million, and 7,731 cases in 2024 involving losses of RM680 million.
"In terms of traffic enforcement, 1.06 million summonses were issued in 2023 with collections amounting to RM135.7 million, and 1.12 million summonses in 2024, generating nearly RM128 million," he said.
These achievements, Hussein said, reflect the dedication of the officers, personnel, and civilian staff of the contingent.
"Teamwork has been the backbone of our success, and the contingent's commitment to integrity and excellence should continue under Zaini's leadership," he said.
The ceremony also saw the handover of the state Police Family Association of Malaysia (Perkep) chairmanship from Datin Liliyana Mohd Harun to its acting chair, Zurim Md Khalid.
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