The misconduct of a few individuals does not compromise the integrity of the PDRM, says the deputy IGP.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The involvement of a small group of police officers and personnel in corruption has tainted the image of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), despite the majority carrying out their duties with integrity and commitment.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay emphasised that corruption-related offences must be addressed decisively, regardless of an individual’s rank.

He added that throughout his tenure as Johor police chief, Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director, and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, he had never turned a blind eye to officers involved in such misconduct.

“In Johor, during my time as police chief, several officers and personnel were dealt with under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). At the NCID, officers holding the ranks of Superintendent, ASP, and Inspector were subjected to Special Preventive Measures,” he said.

He made these remarks to reporters following the launch of the book *Antologi Puisi Makan Suap* at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) last night.

Also in attendance were DBP director-general Hazami Jahari and National Poets Association (Pemuisi) president Datuk Radzuan Ibrahim.

Ayob Khan also warned that covering up corruption for the sake of protecting the organisation’s image would only enable the problem to grow and become more difficult to combat.

“For PDRM, there will be no compromise. When I detect such offences, my first step is to refer serious cases to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), followed by opening an investigation paper, and finally initiating disciplinary action,” he said.

In his speech during the book launch, Ayob Khan also pledged to continue raising his voice, issuing reminders, and reprimanding those within the force about the disgraceful nature of corruption.

He reaffirmed his unwavering stance against this toxic culture, despite efforts by certain parties—both inside and outside the force—to paint corruption within PDRM as a problem too deeply rooted to fix.

He stressed that PDRM remains firmly committed to integrity, particularly in combating corruption and abuse of power, and will continue safeguarding national security and public order while delivering services of the highest standard. — Bernama