KUALA LUMPUR – A total of 1,429 senior and junior officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) faced disciplinary measures last year, including 134 dismissals, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay revealed.
Speaking at the Penang Crime Consciousness and Public Safety Society (CCPSS) Premier Forum today, Ayob Khan said the force would not compromise on officers found guilty of offences and that strict measures were necessary to uphold its integrity, Bernama reported.
“Of the 1,429 police officers and members, 819 were given warnings, 211 fined, 190 had their emoluments forfeited, 18 had their salary movement suspended, 34 had their salaries reduced, 23 were demoted and 134 were dismissed,” he told reporters.
The offences spanned various forms of misconduct, with integrity-related cases topping the list at 1,072, followed by crime (98), drug abuse (95), governance violations (91), syariah offences (40) and corruption (33).
Ayob Khan acknowledged that while those subject to action represented a small fraction of the total force of around 130,000 personnel, the repercussions on the police’s public image were significant.
“Maybe the number is only around one per cent but the impact is huge because this small group can tarnish the image and affect all the efforts and good achievements that the team has made, that is why firm action must be taken without compromise,” he said.
He added that PDRM maintains an internal investigation framework through the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS), complemented by external oversight from the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN). Members of the public dissatisfied with internal outcomes may lodge complaints with the IPCC.
Ayob Khan emphasised that integrity forms the cornerstone of public trust and organisational effectiveness, particularly in today’s digital age, where any misconduct can be easily recorded and widely shared. – April 23, 2026