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Free Malaysia Today
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- Free Malaysia Today
A few bad apples give cops a bad name, says Ayob Khan
Deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said corruption-related offences must be dealt with firmly, regardless of the rank of the individuals involved. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Corruption in the police force only involves a few bad apples but their actions have tarnished the reputation of all law enforcers, says deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He said he regretted such a perception due to the handful of police officers and personnel when the majority have been performing their duties with integrity and dedication, Bernama reported. Ayob Khan added that corruption-related offences must be dealt with firmly, regardless of the rank of the individuals involved. He said he had never compromised with any officers or personnel involved in such offences during his tenure as Johor police chief, director of the Bukit Aman narcotics criminal investigation department (NCID), and director of the Bukit Aman criminal investigation department (CID). 'In Johor, when I served as police chief, some officers and personnel were subjected to action under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). 'At the NCID, officers with the ranks of superintendent, ASP, and inspector were also placed under Special Preventive Measures,' he was quoted as saying after the launch of the book 'Antologi Puisi Makan Suap' at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) in Kuala Lumpur last night. He also stressed that attempts to cover up corruption cases involving police officers to protect the reputation of the force would only allow such activities to fester and become harder to prevent. 'I will not compromise. If I detect such cases, the first step is to refer major cases to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). 'The second step is to open an investigation paper, and the third is to initiate disciplinary proceedings,' he said. Meanwhile, in his speech at the book launch, Ayob Khan said he would continue to speak out, reprimand, and remind all police officers and personnel about the disgraceful and humiliating nature of corrupt practices. He also reaffirmed his firm stance to tackle this reprehensible culture, despite attempts by a few parties, both within and outside the force, to portray corruption in the police force as difficult to eradicate. He added that Bukit Aman remains committed to upholding integrity, particularly in tackling corruption and abuse of power, and will continue to ensure that national security and public order are maintained while delivering services at the highest standard.
Arab News
04-07-2025
- Arab News
Escaped lion attacks woman and children in Pakistan street
LAHORE: An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion jumping the barrier around its home and pursuing a woman carrying her shopping on Thursday night. The lion jumped on her back, knocking her to the ground, the footage showed. A police report quoted the father as saying the lion then turned to his five-year-old and seven-year-old children, and clawed their arms and faces. All three were taken to hospital but were not in a critical condition. The owners who ran out of the house were 'amused to see their lion attack' the passersby, the father added in the report. Police said Friday they had arrested three men. 'The suspects fled from the spot, taking the lion with them. They were arrested within 12 hours of the incident,' the office of the Deputy Inspector General Operations in Lahore told AFP. The lion, an 11-month-old male, has been confiscated by police and sent to a wildlife park. Officials at the facility said that the animal appears to be in good health. Keeping exotic animals, especially big cats, as pets has long been seen as a sign of privilege and power in Punjab, the most populous province of the country. In December 2024, an adult lion escaped from its enclosure in another neighborhood of Lahore, terrorizing residents before being shot dead by a security guard. The incident prompted the provincial government to pass new laws regulating the sale, purchase, breeding and ownership of big cats. The law now requires owners to obtain licenses for the animals which are barred from being kept in residential areas. Breeders have to pay a hefty fee for registration, while farms have to be a minimum of 10 acres in size.
Bloomberg
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Kenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests
Kenya's Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat agreed to 'step aside' from his role to allow for an investigation to be carried out into the death of a man while in police custody. The move might help to diffuse tensions in the East African nation, where citizens are expected to hold protests Tuesday demanding Lagat's resignation.
