This came after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) recent crackdown on the force, in which the Melaka Tengah and Jasin police chiefs as well as senior cops were nabbed for suspected involvement in a protection racket of vice dens.
“Plenty has been said about what’s going on in Melaka. I take it positively, and we will do what is necessary to correct the situation.
“The first phase (of the overhaul) has been conducted. More are coming,” Khalid said in a press conference at the federal police headquarters in Bukit Aman here today.
Khalid also said that he himself will go down to Melaka on Friday, to visit the state’s contingent and listen to the concerns of the men-in-blue there.
On May 15, the police announced it would carry out a major reshuffle in the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at Bukit Aman following the arrests of 16 policemen from the department, among them senior officers, on suspicion of protecting drug syndicates.
On a separate matter, Khalid denied the existence of an “overspending” culture by the police, whereby large sums of money are invested to celebrate the visits of senior police officers.
“I don’t believe this is happening. Anyway, we will look into this and make sure it doesn’t happen again.
“That is not our culture,” Khalid said.
The IGP also advised the public and even the police themselves to come forward if they have any information of misconduct within the force.
“If there is such misconduct, report to us. You don’t have to introduce yourselves.
“It (the reporting) can be done through the phone and the Internet if you wish to remain anonymous,” he said, directing the message at police personnel.
“I also welcome Malaysians to report any alleged misconduct through the social media platforms.”