Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said cases involving police misconduct were directly investigated by the commission.

Saifuddin said that, to date, the IPCC had visited 195 police facilities, developed new complaint-handling procedures and rolled out a system to streamline investigations.

“The IPCC is not merely a response to public complaints. It is a mechanism to address evolving public expectations on integrity and service delivery,” he said.

Saifuddin was speaking to reporters after the launch of the IPCC, Police, Friends and Collaborators initiative at the World Trade Centre here today.

Tasked with investigating complaints against policemen and holding them accountable for misconduct, the IPCC came into force in July last year in response to growing public pressure for reform.

It was established after years of rising concerns over accusations of excessive force, abuse of power and the use of violence against detainees.

Saifuddin said the IPCC’s recommendations included reforms to police procurement processes and reassigning officers to focus on core duties such as investigation and intelligence work.

In launching the event earlier, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the police force was the foundation of national stability. He also emphasised its critical role in fighting corruption and abuse of power.

“I urge the police not to solely rely on the IPCC. We must take a more decisive position. The nation demands change and improvement.

“We have the capability to advance and not get entangled in petty politics, racial conflicts and unproductive religious disputes,” he said, while warning against arrogance, oppression and abuse of power.

“We cannot allow those who have forgotten their responsibility to misuse their powers and abuse others.”