"Regardless of what has been said by the politicians, I would like to know whether you really want us to enforce the law.
"If that's not the case, I will tell my men to refrain from stopping cars being driven suspiciously or illegal racers from taking over the roads and not to take actions," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Asked about the circumstances under which police are allowed to use firearms, he replied: "My men know that they can only use their firearms in self-defence, that is our rule of engagement."
Musa said members of the public should heed an order by the police or enforcement officers to stop and not attempt to escape because it would create suspicion.
Aminul Rasyid was alleged to have reversed his car into police officers while trying to escape a roadblock near his home in Shah Alam when police opened fire.
'A vehicle is also a weapon'
Musa also said he did not want to speculate on the case, but pointed out that the incident occurred at 2am.
“The car was driven in a suspicious manner. I don't think my men will know whether the driver is a teenager or adult because it's dark.
"That is how far I will comment on the issue as the matter is being investigated, so please don't make any speculation," he said.
Musa also said a vehicle was as deadly as a pistol, a knife or a machete.
"A vehicle can be used as a weapon; a weapon doesn't mean that it is only a gun, knife or parang. If you refuse to stop and try to plough the officers who are trying to stop you, it can be a weapon because it becomes a danger to the lives of enforcement officers," he said.
He asked the public not to pre-judge the incident and again gave an assurance that there would be no cover-up.
"I'm not biased, don't speculate. As I said earlier, we will not cover anything and will be fair in our investigation. So wait for the outcome of investigations,” he said.
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