IGP: RCI NOT NEEDED FOR CARTEL PROBE
Bukit Aman will implement policies, take action against police officers involved, says Hamid
INSPECTOR-GENERAL of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador says there is no need to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate his recent “cartel within the police force” allegation.
Stressing that the matter was under control and that he was in full command, he said Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) would take action against those involved in the alleged “cartel” operations.
“It is not necessary to go to such an extent (of establishing a RCI). I have already discussed with JIPS and the coming generation (of police officers) will take action and implement the (required) policies.
“It is not something to be alarmed about,” he said after the launch of MyBayar Saman, an online traffic summons payment application and website at Bukit Aman here yesterday.
Hamid, in a recent interview with Sinar Harian, had revealed the alleged existence of a “cartel” in the police force involving power-hungry younger officers.
The “cartel” members, who aim to control the police force for their own benefit, allegedly involve young officers who plan to seize power by toppling Hamid.
Following his revelation, concerned parties have called for the formation of a RCI to enable a thorough investigation to be carried out.
Hamid said that while he appreciated the positive reaction from the public, he hoped his men in blue would understand what was expected of them.
He also urged the public not to allow corruption to take place.
“Do not be a corruption enabler. Do not encourage this. Both the giver and the taker are the same.
“People play a huge role (in curbing corruption). It takes just one moment for them to offer a bribe and their hands will be handcuffed,” he added.
Meanwhile, Hamid gave a hint that his successor might be his deputy.
He said it was a practice that the deputy IGP would succeed the post and the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin AlMustafa Billah Shah would seal the appointment.
Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani is currently the deputy IGP.
Meanwhile, the IGP said the MyBayar Saman system would make it easier for people to settle their traffic summonses.
He said the payment method was available on iOS and Android operating systems, as well as via http://mybayar.rmp.gov.my/.
The payment system is an initiative by the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department, with Bank Islam Malaysia as the payment gateway provider.
Via the website and application, a 50 per cent discount is applicable for selected offences until April 11. Up to 3pm yesterday, over RM1 million has been collected.
“Previously, we see people lining up in the hot weather to enjoy special discounted rates. Now that we have made it easier for them to settle their summonses, we hope to collect RM500 million in a year,” he said.
Between 1990 and 2020, police collected RM6.6 billion (for various traffic offences), with RM1.89 billion collected in the last five years alone.
He said 32 per cent of traffic offenders had yet to pay their summons in a 30-year period.
Having a high number of summonses, he said, was not something to be proud of as it showed that many motorists were still flouting traffic rules.
“If possible, we want to see fewer people getting summonses,” he added.