KUALA LUMPUR: A change in leadership does not necessarily mean the cleansing of the police force (PDRM), said Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) secretary general S Arutchelvan.
Noting that PDRM’s image is currently at an all time low due to its many ‘unconstitutional’ actions, he said having a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) was not enough for the police force to redeem its battered image in the public eye.
In Arutchelvan’s opinion, outgoing IGP Musa Hassan should have stepped down much earlier following the rise in criminal activities during his term. In addition Musa had also faced a slew of allegations of power abuse.
“You can’t change the police force by simply changing the IGP. He has been under constant pressure to step down and we welcome his retirement.
“But from the perspective of reforming PDRM, we feel the 125 suggestions made by the royal commission must be implemented first,” Arutchelvan said.
He said the public were concerned about the bias shown by the police and the existence of ferociousness and violence in the force.
“The core problem in PDRM is that they take direct orders from the Home Minister. As long as there is no freedom, until then we will have problems,” he said.
Continuing the agenda
Arutchelvan said although Musa had stepped down, he should not escape an inquiry.
“Please investigate the cases involving him (Musa). Just because he is retiring, it does not mean that he is not responsible for his actions.
“The question now is whether Musa’s successor has the temerity to act against Musa?” he asked.
Deputy IGP Ismail Omar is to takeover from Musa who will step down on Sept 13, 2010.
PKR supreme council member Badrul Hisham Shaharin meanwhile felt that Ismail was picked because he appeared as the government’s best choice to continue Musa’s agenda.
He said Musa was now considered a liability to Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s administration because he (Musa) was riddled with scandals.
“They (government) needed someone who was obedient and loyal and who could implement orders without question. This was the main criteria why Ismail was chosen to replace Musa.
“Ismail does not have an impressive track record as a policeman. He was appointed mainly to maintain calm within PDRM politics,” he said.
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