Ayob Khan says world-class police force needs independent law enforcement
Outgoing Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay emphasized that the Royal Malaysian Police must maintain independence from political influence to remain world-class. He defended his past record of arresting politicians, asserting that law enforcement must be applied equally regardless of party affiliation.
Why it matters
The statement addresses critical concerns regarding institutional integrity and the separation of law enforcement from political power in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) must be given the space to enforce the law independently regardless of position or background if the country wants to have a world-class police force.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said firm action without favoritism is the main key to ensuring that PDRM continues to be respected and trusted by the community.
“We don’t care who, government party or opposition party. If you cross the line of the law, arrest. Only then will people respect the police force,” he said at a press conference after the Handover Ceremony of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here yesterday.
Earlier, Bukit Aman Special Branch director Datuk Seri Ibrahim Darus was appointed as the Acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police starting today.
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