Malaysia's Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director calls out corrupt cops
Shuhaily expressed his disdain for officers who were solely motivated by personal gain, accusing them of disregarding the honour and dignity of the police force.
PENANG — Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, Commissioner Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, has delivered a stern message to police officers across Malaysia: "Either you change, or you will be changed."
In a speech at Universiti Sains Malaysia on Friday (6 October), Commissioner Shuhaily didn't mince his words in emphasising the need for reform within the police force.
Addressing the CID officers in Malay, Shuhaily expressed his disdain for officers who were solely motivated by personal gain, accusing them of disregarding the honour and dignity of the police force. He also made it clear that he expected an immediate change to their behaviour and work ethics.
“Now you listen to these words coming from your director; not your officer in charge of criminal investigations, not even your KP (state police chief).”
"Don't waste time by just coming here to sit, then when you go back, you turn back to the old habits. Change or you will be changed. I am not asking for money, I just want you to work," he declared.
He also highlighted how some members of the force are working for themselves rather than the overall benefit of the police.
"The spirit isn't into dignifying the force, but filling their own throats and bellies. You would be willing to sell the life of your teammate all for the money that you get from syndicates," he admonished.
He further criticised officers who displayed conspicuous wealth beyond their official incomes, saying, "A sarjan (sergeant) that can own an Alphard, a Vellfire or a Mercedes; do you ask questions? Has the asset declaration been done?"
He also vowed to take concrete action against errant officers, including halting their promotions.
He said, "If any one of the 130 KBSJD (Criminal Investigation Department chiefs) that are here still fail to follow such orders, I will transfer you out, and I will also add a note saying 'not recommended for any rank' because you are not worthy of any responsibilities to manage others with higher ranks.”
The video of Shuhaily's impassioned speech highlighting the misgivings of the Malaysian police force was posted on the official Malaysian police TikTok page, garnering over 47,000 likes and more than 7,000 shares at the time of this writing.
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