King grants audience to IPCC chairman at Istana Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, October 8 — During a nearly hour-long meeting at Istana Negara, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, welcomed Datuk Zolkopli Dahalan and Martina Kartina Zamhari, the chairman and deputy chairman of the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC), respectively. The royal audience provided the IPCC leadership with an overview of the commission's objectives, responsibilities, and achievements.

According to a post on the Sultan's official Facebook page, the King was informed about the IPCC's role, the volume of complaints it has received, and the outcomes of cases that have been resolved. The IPCC, which commenced operations on November 1, 2023, is tasked with impartially, transparently, and ethically overseeing, investigating, and addressing complaints related to misconduct and breaches of conduct involving Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel.

Additionally, the commission is committed to making recommendations aimed at enhancing the welfare and wellbeing of police personnel.