KUALA LUMPUR, 2 April 2009: PAS saying it will ignore the police orders to political parties not to make seditious statements when campaigning for the three upcoming by-elections, shows the party lacks respect for the law, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said today. Syed Hamid said the tendency of PAS to “do whatever […]
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Student involvement in crimes rising
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 March 2009: In the past two years, murder, rape, armed robbery and rioting no longer appears to be the domain of seasoned criminals. Since 2007, the police have detected an increase in the number of cases involving students aged between 13 and 18, who have been linked to such crimes. Understandably, Inspector-General […]
Police want two more deputy IGPs, six new depts
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) are looking at having two more deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and six new departments as part of the restructuring of the force, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. He said it was to further strengthen the force and would be implemented as […]
IGP to renew pledge
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan will renew his pledge to enhance the role and performance of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today. This will be done in conjunction with the 202nd Police Day parade at the Police Training Centre […]
IGP’s defence
Translation by Sharmila Valli NarayananFOR the week of 16 to 22 March 2009, the Tamil press gave wide coverage to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan’s interview in the Tamil dailies. The Tamil press also highlighted the displeasure of some Indian Malaysians over the nomination of S Manikumar as the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidate for […]
Teresa Kok sues govt and police
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 March 2009: Seputeh Member of Parliament (MP) Teresa Kok Suh Sim today filed a suit against Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar and three others claiming that she was wrongfully arrested and detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) last year. She filed the suit through Messrs SN Nair and Partners […]
Anwar slams MACC in clearing AG and IGP
By Yong Min WeiKUALA LUMPUR, 12 March 2009: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has slammed the decision of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to clear Attorney-General (AG) Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan of any wrongdoing in the fabrication of evidence relating to the “black-eye” incident. Anwar said […]
Firm action awaits demonstrators: IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan said police will take firm action against those involved in illegal gatherings or demonstrations in Perak following political uncertainty in the state. “I hope party supporters will not stage gathering as they only inconvenience the people and disturb public order. Party leaders […]
Bar wants independent investigation
By N Shashi KalaKUALA LUMPUR, 23 Jan 2009: The Bar Council has called for prompt and serious action by the authorities, including an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of police detainee A Kugan, preferably by an independent committee. “We are shocked and appalled that yet another young man has died in police custody,” Bar president Datuk […]
