KUALA LUMPUR: Newly-appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Fuzi Harun’s first tasks should centre on strengthening the police force and restoring public confidence in the country’s security.
Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) senior vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said Fuzi has tremendous experience from leading the Special Branch, as well as serving as a police officer, so he will be able to meet the demands of the job.
“His immediate task would be to see how he can strengthen the police force, how to cope with new challenges, and also work towards strengthening public confidence in the police.
“He also needs to ensure the integrity of the force and build it to be a strong (organisation),” he told the New Straits Times today.
Lee said Fuzi’s appointment as the replacement of retired Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar is appropriate, and that the MCPF is looking forward to closer cooperation with him and the police on matters regarding public safety.
“(Fuzi’s past) experience can be put to good use in terms of strengthening the police force and dealing with the many new threats to our security, especially with regards to the Islamic State.
“As an NGO (non-governmental organisation), we look forward to working with him and the police, and to ensure that we give him the support he needs in his efforts,” Lee said.
He added that with his appointment as the police force’s number one, Fuzi is now the deputy chairman of the MCPF, by virtue of a provision in their constitution.
Fuzi was officially appointed as IGP this morning in a ceremony witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Police Training Centre here.
His appointment is a direct promotion, with Tan Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim remaining in his post as the deputy IGP.