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Free Malaysia Today
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Sinar Harian apologises, suspends staff over blunder on IGP graphic
Sinar Harian said a staff member and a design supervisor were suspended and an internal investigation was being conducted for any elements of sabotage. PETALING JAYA : The Sinar Harian newspaper has apologised over a blunder on a graphic on social media that falsely described new Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismai as a member of PKR. In a statement today, Sinar Harian said the error stemmed from the use of an outdated design template that was previously used in a poster featuring Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul, a PKR member and former Kedah PKR chief. The newspaper said a staff member and the supervisor of the social media team who approved the graphic will be temporarily suspended from duty, and an internal investigation carried out to determine whether there were elements of sabotage involved. 'Sinar Harian has also lodged a police report to officially inform the authorities of the incident and to allow space for further investigation if necessary,' the statement said. Sinar Harian said it was committed to strengthening its editorial processes and quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information provided to the public. Earlier today, Bukit Aman secretary Kamaruzaman Abdullah issued a stern warning for publishing unverified information, which he said tarnished the reputation of Khalid and the police force. He said Khalid had never been a member of any political party, nor held any party position. PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said yesterday that Khalid had never been a member of PKR, let alone a state party leader. She said circulation of such false information could fuel negative perceptions of PKR as the ruling party, if members of the public believed that his appointment as IGP was politically motivated. Khalid, who was director of Special Branch, was named the new inspector-general of police on Friday, succeeding Razarudin Husain, whose two-year contract as IGP ended today.
Malaysiakini
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Sinar suspends staff over erroneous infographic on new IGP
Sinar Harian has suspended staff involved in the publication of an infographic which wrongly stated that newly appointed Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail was a PKR member. In a statement today, the Malay daily said those suspended include the social media supervisor who approved the infographic.
Malaysiakini
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Sinar suspends staff over erroneous infographic on new IGP
Sinar Harian has suspended staff involved in the publication of an infographic which wrongly stated that newly appointed Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail was a PKR member. In a statement today, the Malay daily said those suspended include the social media supervisor who approved the infographic.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP
Khalid Ismail has been heading the Special Branch since May 2023. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Bukit Aman Special Branch director Khalid Ismail has been appointed as the new inspector-general of police on a two-year contract, effective June 23. He will take over as the nation's top cop from Razarudin Husain, whose term ends on June 22. Razarudin, who was appointed as the IGP for a two-year term in June 2023, had said he would not extend his contract out of respect for his mother's wishes. Khalid, 60, joined the police force in April 1987 and began his career with the Special Branch at Bukit Aman. He has held various key positions, including deputy director of Special Branch I, and security liaison officer at the Malaysian high commission in London. He was appointed as Special Branch director in April 2023 before reaching the mandatory retirement age in April 2025. His service was then extended on a contract basis, which remains in effect. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in a statement the appointment was made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in accordance with Articles 140(4) and 140(5) of the Federal Constitution, on the advice of the prime minister and recommendation of the Police Force Commission. He thanked Razarudin for his services and congratulated Khalid on his appointment.
