IGP denies saying state police chiefs investigated by MACC

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu denied saying there were state police chiefs being investigated by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), as was reported by an English daily Wednesday.

"What I said to reporters yesterday (Tuesday) was that all senior police officers, including myself, can be investigated by MACC, and I never confirmed of some police chiefs being investigated by MACC for corruption," he said.

He believed the reporter concerned had misunderstood what he said.

"I hope they correct the news," he told a media conference on the "Balik Kampung Ops Selamat 6/2015" campaign held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration at the Jalan Duta toll plaza here.

Khalid said if any of the state police chief were involved in corruption, he, himself, would take action against them.

"As it is, until today, there is no case of corruption involving state police chief," he said.

On 'Ops Selamat', Khalid said 85 deaths had been recorded since Feb 12. The operation which last until Feb 26, is aimed at reducing accidents and crime during the festive season.

According to him, focus will be on 60 locations nationwide where frequent fatal accidents occur. It involves Johor, Perak, Kelantan, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

He advised the public to ensure vehicles were in good condition before travelling and also urged them to seek their neighbours' help to keep an eye on their homes in their absence during the festive season.