KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador insisted there is not a need to establish Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate his recent "cartel within the police force" allegation.
Stressing that the matter was under control and that he was in full command, he said Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) would take the necessary action against those involved in the alleged "cartel" operations.
"It is not necessary to go to such an extent (establish RCI). I have already discussed with JIPS and the coming generation (of police officers) will take action and implement the (required) policies.
"It is not something to be alarmed," he said at a press conference after the launch of MyBayar Saman, an online traffic summons payment application and website at Dewan Theatrette, Bukit Aman here, today.
Abdul Hamid in an exclusive interview with Sinar Harian revealed the alleged existence of a "cartel" in the police force involving power-hungry younger police officers.
The "cartel" members, with a mission to control the police force for their own benefit, allegedly involves young officers who plan to seize power by toppling Abdul Hamid.
Following his revelation, concerned parties have called for the formation of RCI to enable thorough investigation to be carried out, based on the allegation.
While Abdul Hamid said he appreciated the positive reaction from the public, he hoped his men in blue would understand what the public expected from them.
He also urged the public not to allow corruption to take place.
"Do not be a corruption enabler, do not encourage this. Both the giver and the taker are the same.
"People play a huge role (in curbing corruption). It takes just one moment for them to offer bribe, and their hands would be handcuffed," he added.
Meanwhile, Abdul Hamid gave a hint that his successor might be his deputy.
He said it was a practice that the deputy IGP would succeed the post and the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah would seal the appointment.