Police upset about Suhakam’s allegation against them
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have rapped Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) on its claim that the Bukit Aman Special Branch was involved in the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat.
Acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador said revealing the conclusion to the public had left a bad impression of the police.
“As the Bukit Aman Special Branch director, I am affected by Suhakam’s claims that linked the branch with illegal actions.’’
He said this after a cadet inspector basic police training passing-out parade here yesterday.
Hamid said a special team had been set up to investigate the allegations.
He said police had also given their cooperation in the inquiry proceedings by Suhakam,
However, he said, there was no information on Amri and Raymond Koh, as the two cases took place in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
“I was not there during the incidents and have no information on them.
“However, I am confident Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun will give his statement to answer the allegations soon.’’
Yesterday, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was reported to have said that the government would open a new investigation following a Suhakam report that concluded that the Bukit Aman Special Branch was involved in the disappearance of Amri and Koh.
However, Dr Mahathir said, the government would wait until the appointment of the new IGP had been finalised.
On Wednesday, Suhakam issued a report following an 18month inquiry into several cases of missing persons and the report concluded that the Special Branch was involved in the forced disappearance of Koh and Amri.
Fuzi, who retires next month, was the Special Branch head at that time.
The inquiry was chaired by Suhakam commissioner and former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mah Weng Kwai.