KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 72 policemen have been sacked for various offences including bribery and misconduct, as of September this year.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said those sacked were of various ranks, including Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent as well as rank and file policemen.
“In addition, a total of 1,484 policemen and officers were subjected to disciplinary action including suspension.
“The offences included abuse of power, negligence, failure to report for duty as well as involvement in crime,” he told a press conference after officiating the Integrity Seminar and launch of the police’s Integrity Journal at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) here on Tuesday.
Mohamad Fuzi said the offences by policemen committed last year totaled 3,096 cases.
“We’ve reduced the number this year. Integrity issues continue to remain our focus and will be given stern action. It requires serious attention and preventive measures from all sides,” he said.
Meanwhile, on another development, Mohamad Fuzi said 12 policemen, who were reportedly arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah, are still on duty.
“They have not been suspended yet as the investigation has only just begun. We have to be fair to them as we have to wait for a full report from the MACC,” he said.
On Tuesday, it was reported that 12 policemen were arrested for having received bribes since 2014. Those arrested bore the ranks of Inspector, Corporal, Lance Corporal and Sergeant.