This will be based on information from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador said today.
He said police were waiting for more information from the MACC to complete investigations into the case.
“Currently, the senior police officers with links to the Macau scam and online gambling have been given posts that are not sensitive, but that does not mean it will end there.
“I will consider further action when I get the information,” he told Bernama.
Meanwhile, Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department director Zamri Yahya said so far 24 officers and policemen were being investigated in connection with the case.
“We are in the process of recording statements and collecting evidence on their alleged involvement in the case.
“After we have completed the investigation, we will make recommendations to the disciplinary authorities for them to be punished if there is clear and strong evidence regarding their involvement with the syndicate,” he added.
Bukit Aman Management Department director Ramli Din said sensitive posts in the police force could be rotated more often, for only three years for each posting, compared with five years currently. This will help avoid misconduct among senior officers and police personnel.
“Rotation by changing officers for the sensitive posts will be done at all levels, involving senior high-ranking police officers right down to those at the lowest level.”
He defined the sensitive posts as those which involved operations and raids.
He said checks on the background and records of members of the police force are always conducted to determine their eligibility and integrity for the posts.
Last Monday, Bernama reported that senior police officers were among those against whom action was taken on suspicion of having links with individuals detained in connection with the Macau scam syndicate and online gambling.
The case led to a major reshuffle in the police force, involving more than 20 police personnel, including senior officers.