{
  "id": 12132658,
  "title": "IGP: Intelligence gathering, surveillance part of TCO duties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/igp-intelligence-gathering-surveillance-part-of-tco-duties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:27:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1548333/igp-intelligence-gathering-surveillance-part-tco-duties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail clarified that Travel Control Officers (TCO) carry out intelligence-related duties, including establishing contact with specific individuals and conducting surveillance. These activities are part of their normal responsibilities and should not be misconstrued until the full details of an incident are known. Khalid, speaking after launching the Negotiators Guidelines Book, mentioned that the TCOs are under the Special Branch. When asked about potential breaches of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a recent incident, he stated that he could not confirm this at present, emphasizing that further investigation may be required regarding the TCOs' duties within the KLIA building and their respective jurisdictions. The Public Service Department is currently awaiting the outcome of the police investigation before deciding on the next steps, with its director-general confirming that there has been no report against the director-general over his actions in a viral clip.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Travel Control Officers (TCO) are tasked with intelligence-related duties, including establishing contact with certain parties and conducting surveillance, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}