PASIR MAS: Police will leave it to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to complete investigations against the 12 Penang officers caught yesterday on suspicion of corruption before taking the next move.
While welcoming the commission's move to detain the 12, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said he had yet to receive details on the case.
However, he said the force would give its full co-operation to MACC following the arrest of the 12 high-ranking officers who are from the Penang public order and traffic department.
"I have yet to get more information on the case but I welcome MACC to take action against police personnel who committed any wrongdoings.
"I admit that some of them are really stubborn and do not want to change. They assume that the culture of accepting money or being involved in corruption is not wrong.
"Actually, corruption is something very disgusting and will tarnish our integrity," Abdul Hamid told a press conference after presenting 'Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara' awards to 266 former policemen at the Pasir Mas police station here today.
Also present were Bukit Aman Management Department director Abdul Rahim Jaafar and Kelantan police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan.
Despite some refusing to listen to advice, Abdul Hamid said the force would continue its programmes to educate them on the menace.
"We will continue our awareness campaigns not only on the impact on corruption but other menaces, including drugs.
"At the same time, we will take our internal action against the 12," he said.