Don't abuse your power, deputy IGP tells police

KUCHING, Oct 1 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) leaders have been issued a stern warning by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid to refrain from abusing their positions. Instead, they are urged to perform their duties with integrity, accountability and fairness. Speaking at the handover ceremony for the Sarawak acting police commissioner and the acting chairman of the Sarawak Contingent Persatuan Keluarga Polis (Perkep), Abdul Aziz emphasized that leadership should not be a means for personal gain but a significant responsibility that needs to be fulfilled responsibly.

"All decisions should be made based on integrity, accountability and a sense of fairness," he stated. Earlier, he was present during the transfer of duties from PDRM Management Department director Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, who served as the Sarawak police commissioner, to his deputy DCP Saifullizan Ishak, who will now assume his position at Bukit Aman.

Abdul Aziz also cautioned leaders against oppressing or mistreating their subordinate officers and personnel. He stressed the importance of leadership grounded in fairness, respect and mutual support to cultivate a harmonious and respectful working atmosphere.