Ayob undecided on entering politics after receiving overtures

Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has been approached by political parties regarding a potential entry into politics, but has not yet made a decision. After retiring from the police force on July 26 after 35 years of service, Ayob is weighing the impact of joining politics on his ability to effect change versus the necessity of adhering to party ideology.

He expressed that staying out of politics would be preferable if he felt compelled to simply go along with the party line. Despite certain constraints in his current position, Ayob believes he can still bring about change.

Among those who have recruited Ayob are opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin's Wawasan party, which includes his former colleague and ex-Bukit Aman internal security director Hazani Ghazali on its central leadership team. Former Melaka deputy police chief Razali Abu Samah is also part of Wawasan and was recently elected as Sikamat assemblyman in Negeri Sembilan's state polls. He subsequently assumed the role of state tourism executive councillor.

Ayob emphasized that the fight against corruption and the enhancement of integrity necessitate strong political resolve from party leaders, who should set an example by not compromising on any form of corruption. He stressed that tolerating or shielding the misconduct of officers and personnel only engenders further wrongdoing and that no one, regardless of rank or position, should be exempt from the law.

Ayob concluded by stating that if corruption within enforcement agencies is not acknowledged, the country risks regressing rather than progressing.