{
  "id": 7080639,
  "title": "New deputy IGP appointment finalised, announcement soon: Saifuddin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-deputy-igp-appointment-finalised-announcement-soon-saifuddin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:04:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1531868/new-deputy-igp-appointment-finalised-announcement-soon-saifuddin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Inspector-General of Police appointment has been finalized and will be announced soon, announced Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The selection process followed Federal Constitution procedures, including consulting the King, as per Saifuddin's statement to reporters after a visit to RP1 projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan. Several candidates were evaluated before making the final decision, and the announcement would follow shortly, within hours or days, he added. Saifuddin clarified that all officers with the rank of Police Commissioner were eligible for the deputy IGP position, with 25 currently holding that rank, including three others in special capacities appointed by the IGP. In July, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, who reached retirement age, stepped down, and Deputy Special Branch Director Datuk Seri Ibrahim Darus temporarily took over the duties. Furthermore, Saifuddin underscored that the Kampung Badlishah/Ayer Putih Junjong road project would offer an alternative route for motorists traveling between Serdang, Kedah, and Seberang Perai, Penang, promising a reduction in travel time by over 30 minutes and benefiting local residents.",
  "summary": "KULIM: The appointment of the new deputy inspector-general of police (IGP) has been finalised and will be announced soon, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Home minister: New deputy IGP chosen after consultation with King, announcement due soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/home-minister-new-deputy-igp-chosen-after-consultation-with-king",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:12:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}