Sarawak Report article: 'Anyone can do business, just don't break the law' - Deputy IGP

The police will investigate a report released by the Sarawak Report portal regarding a local firearm supplier allegedly owned by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar's daughter.

Deputy IGP, Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said the accusations made in the Sarawak Report article was not an issue as the business conducted by Negeri Sembilan-based company, Nilai Arms and Ammunition, was done in accordance with the law.

He said the police would examine the article before deciding on any action.

"Anyone, regardless if the person is the son or daughter of a cop or anybody, has equal opportunity to do business, but it must follow the rules established by the state.

"If the business does not break any existing rules, I think there is no issue there," he told reporters after the presentation of the Certificate of Completion Inspector Series 3/2015 to 575 cadet officers at the Police Training Centre here this morning.

In its article yesterday, Sarawak Report claimed there was a major conflict of interest in the issue, citing disgruntled people complaining to them that "if you want to get that permit without excessive fuss and bother, then you had better go through this particular company to buy your weapon."

Under Malaysian law, to own a firearm, one needs to apply for licence that needs to be approved by the district police chief, the state police chief and finally the IGP.