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Anwar defends Bukit Aman CID chief Kumar's appointment after Opposition's mockery, says ethnicity not obstacle
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly defended the appointment of Datuk Seri M Kumar as Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, amid criticism from Opposition over the latter's ethnicity. Free Malaysia Today reported Anwar stressing that ethnicity should not be an obstacle for qualified candidates to hold senior government positions. 'It is not an issue for me. Anyone who can do the job is eligible for it,' he said during the Finance Ministry's monthly assembly. Anwar also pointed out that the country's police leadership remained predominantly Malay, including the inspector-general of police (IGP), his deputy, and several other departmental directors. Earlier this month, Badrul Hisham Shaharin from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia had posted a backhand compliment over Kumar's appointment — citing the 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept that is used to demonise DAP. Port Dickson Bersatu division chief known as Che'gubard said that Malaysia may see a non-Bumiputera IGP, chief justice, and chief of the Defence Forces, after the appointments of Kumar and the Armed Forces' Lieutenant-General Datuk Johnny Lim. Kumar was appointed to lead the federal police's CID on August 8, replacing acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus. Kumar, 56, joined the police force in December 1991 as an Inspector. His previous roles include serving as Johor deputy police chief, Johor CID deputy chief, Johor Baru South deputy district police chief, and Mersing district police chief.
Free Malaysia Today
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- Free Malaysia Today
PM defends appointment of M Kumar as CID chief
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said race should not stand in the way of competent individuals holding important posts in the government. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today defended the appointment of M Kumar as the director of Bukit Aman's criminal investigation department (CID), saying race should not stand in the way of competent individuals holding important posts in the government. 'It is not an issue for me. Anyone who can do the job is eligible for it,' he said at the monthly meeting of the finance ministry. Kumar officially took over as federal CID chief on Aug 8, replacing Shuhaily Zain who was transferred to lead the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency. On Aug 12, Bersatu's Badrul Hisham Shaharin posted a 'delayed' congratulatory post on Kumar's appointment, saying 'this shows that Malaysia has started to embrace' the 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept. The Port Dickson Bersatu chief also cited the promotion of Johnny Lim as a lieutenant-general in the armed forces. He said that if the concept continued to be accepted by the government, Malaysia could soon have its first non-Bumiputera chief justice, armed forces chief and inspector-general of police. Anwar said that a majority of high-ranking cops in the country were Malays, including the inspector-general of police, the deputy inspector-general of police, and other directors of various departments. He also hit out at those who fan racial sentiments by claiming that the national language is being eroded and that the Chinese community is becoming more politically powerful. Anwar said that to save the country, the government needed to ensure justice for both the majority and minorities. 'We don't want the tyranny of the majority, nor do we want the tyranny of the minorities,' he said.
Malay Mail
a day ago
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- Malay Mail
Anwar defends Bukit Aman CID chief Kumar's appointment after Opposition's mockery, says ethnicity not obstacle
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly defended the appointment of Datuk Seri M Kumar as Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, amid criticism from Opposition over the latter's ethnicity. Free Malaysia Today reported Anwar stressing that ethnicity should not be an obstacle for qualified candidates to hold senior government positions. 'It is not an issue for me. Anyone who can do the job is eligible for it,' he said during the Finance Ministry's monthly assembly. Anwar also pointed out that the country's police leadership remained predominantly Malay, including the inspector-general of police (IGP), his deputy, and several other departmental directors. Earlier this month, Badrul Hisham Shaharin from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia had posted a backhand compliment over Kumar's appointment — citing the 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept that is used to demonise DAP. Port Dickson Bersatu division chief known as Che'gubard said that Malaysia may see a non-Bumiputera IGP, chief justice, and chief of the Defence Forces, after the appointments of Kumar and the Armed Forces' Lieutenant-General Datuk Johnny Lim. Kumar was appointed to lead the federal police's CID on August 8, replacing acting director Datuk Fadil Marsus. Kumar, 56, joined the police force in December 1991 as an Inspector. His previous roles include serving as Johor deputy police chief, Johor CID deputy chief, Johor Baru South deputy district police chief, and Mersing district police chief.
Free Malaysia Today
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- Free Malaysia Today
Bersatu man slammed for linking new federal CID chief to ‘Malaysian Malaysia'
M Kumar took over as federal CID chief on Aug 8, replacing Shuhaily Zain. (Harian Metro pic) PETALING JAYA : A Bersatu leader has been slammed for linking the appointment of Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar to DAP's 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept. DAP central executive committee member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said Badrul Hisham Shaharin was questioning Kumar's appointment based purely on his ethnicity, which risked destroying national unity. 'This shows that Badrul (also known as Chegubard) does not appreciate the service and contributions of non-Malays in our country,' the former Paloh assemblyman said in a Facebook post. Sheikh Umar said Malaysians of various races, religions and cultures had built up the country to where it is now, attaining unity, stability and development. He added that the Federal Constitution provided all citizens with the opportunity to serve the country, while posts in the civil service – including the police force – should be filled based on merit. 'Linking such appointments to narrow-minded racial fear-mongering will only invite division and set the country back. 'We must not allow any room for this attitude displayed by Badrul to take root in our beloved country. Enough with divisive and hateful politics,' he said. Kumar officially took over as federal CID chief on Aug 8, replacing Shuhaily Zain who was transferred to lead the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency. On Aug 12, Badrul posted a 'delayed' congratulatory post to Kumar on his appointment, saying 'this shows that Malaysia has started to embrace' the 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept. The Port Dickson Bersatu chief also cited the promotion of Johnny Lim as a lieutenant-general in the armed forces. The concept has been closely associated with DAP and its leaders since its founding in 1966, envisioning 'a Malaysia in which all Malaysians, regardless of race, language or religion, share equally in the opportunities of life'. Badrul offered his 'congratulations' on the wider embrace of this concept under the present government, noting that Umno had strongly opposed it in the past. He also said that if the concept continued to be accepted by the government, Malaysia could soon have its first non-Bumiputera chief justice, armed forces chief and inspector-general of police. 'Soon we may even be able to see a non-Bumiputera prime minister. What's wrong with that if the person is good for the nation's development?' he said in his post. FMT has reached out to Kumar and top cop Khalid Ismail for comment.
