Malaysia not a Hamas base, says IGP over US analyst’s remarks

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied claims by former US Treasury Department terrorism finance analyst Jonathan Schanzer that Malaysia is serving as a hub for Hamas operations. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Palestinian struggle was an issue close to the hearts of Muslims in Malaysia, but the...

Cops still probing involvement of prominent figure in attack on Rafizi’s son

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are still investigating the alleged involvement of a prominent individual linked to the recent attack on the son of former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The incident took place at a shopping mall in Putrajaya on Aug 13, when Rafizi’s 12-year-old son was reportedly assaulted by two men on a motorcycle,...

Bukit Aman’s Integrity unit to take appropriate action on initial team probing Zara’s death, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman's Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (Jips) will take appropriate action on the initial investigating team for the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police, during a press conference at Bukit Aman Friday (Aug 22), was asked to comment on updates to...

IGP visits cop who was stabbed while on patrol

KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has visited the police officer who was stabbed in the stomach during a crime prevention round in Pudu. He visited the injured policeman at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz in Cheras on Friday (Aug 1). The country's top cop visit was to give moral support to the cop...

Appointments to senior police posts a reflection of force’s trust, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of individuals to senior leadership roles in the Royal Malaysia Police reflects the force's confidence in their credibility and capability, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police described the responsibility as a trust that must be upheld to strengthen the department's operations and ensure the nation's overall well-being and...

Anwar stays mum on appointment of new IGP

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declined to comment on the name of the new candidate for Inspector-General of Police (IGP), which is reportedly set to be presented to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The Prime Minister appeared momentarily surprised when asked about the matter during a press conference Thursday (June 19). “Oh? The...

Cops investigating possibility of Pamela Ling abducted by police impersonators

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating the possibility that Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh was abducted by police personnel or those posing as police, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said this after certain facts were obtained from an e-hailing driver who had transported Pamela to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters on April...

Jalur Gemilang gaffe: Cops wrap up questioning of Sin Chew editors

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have completed recording statements from the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor of the Sin Chew Daily newspaper on Thursday (April 17) to assist in investigations into the publication of an incomplete illustration of the Jalur Gemilang on the newspaper's front page. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the process took...

IGP: 13 police reports lodged over Sin Chew flag error

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 13 police reports were lodged against Sin Chew Daily over an error of the Jalur Gemilang featured on their front page illustration, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the police were investigating the matter. "We have received 13 police reports lodged, thus we have commenced with the investigation. "We...

Four ‘Datuks’ held, over RM3bil in assets seized or frozen in massive police op

PETALING JAYA: A large-scale operation against scams and money laundering has led to the arrest of four suspects with "Datuk" titles and the seizure or freezing of assets worth over RM3bil. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said they were among eight suspects aged 44 to 62 detained during Ops Northern Star on March 20. The...