That was quick. The owner of the images that show a Proton Saga with a POLIS vest on the dashboard obstructing traffic in Ipoh has stepped up, following a statement by the Ipoh police chief urging the individual to do so. Some might feel intimidated in such a position (you’re accusing a cop after all), but he/she berani kerana benar.
As such, investigations have been swiftly completed and here’s the full story, according to Ipoh police. It happened last Saturday evening (March 4) at Persiaran Brash (Polo Ground), and the Saga that obstructed traffic is owned by a police officer. The images that went viral had censored number plates; presumably, with the original pics, the cops managed to get details of the Saga.
The Saga owner is described as a “low ranking officer” (pegawai rendah polis) serving in Batu Gajah, but the Proton was driven by a family member during the incident. The bright POLIS vest on the dashboard belongs to the car’s owner.
With that clarified, three saman have been issued: one for obstructing traffic, one for driving without a valid driving license, and one for allowing someone to drive a vehicle without a valid license. The first two are for the driver, the third saman is for the Saga’s cop owner.
In addition, the Saga owner has been referred to PDRM’s Jabatan Integriti dan Pematuhan Standard (JIPS) for further investigation and possible action, as he’s a member of the force. “PDRM will not compromise with any police officer who breaks traffic rules,” said Ipoh police chief Yahaya Hassan.
“The police would like to thank the concerned individual for immediately giving information to us upon reading the press release, which helped us to solve the case fast. At the same time, the police would like to advice the public, especially netizens, to not spread fake news or irresponsible comments on viral issues before getting verification from the authorities. This is to avoid slander and cause anger within the public,” he added.
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These POLIS vest are easily can buy for RM20 only. Don’t have to be a police to get one.
Rule of laws. Way to go
Pendidikan Moral penting
it shouldn’t matter if it was done by a “low ranking officer” or the commissioner of police. Law has been broken, and nobody should be above the law.
What the problem, apply the Whistle Blower’s Act. Is kill the messenger due to dab news & let the world Buren & get destroyed
news must highlight it is a low ranking officer coz they are not given bullet proof vest. if high ranking, surely let go because got urgent official matters to attend.
I thank the image owner WHO is BRAVE enough to go to the police station to make statement. Saya TABIK kamu. Respect
kalau pegawai tinggi PDRM&ahli politik?
apa cerita nya kalau buat macam ini juga.
Boleh buat kira kira ke???
What about police car parked at double line just to buy food? One officer waiting in driver’s seat, the other packed food. Wanted to take a snap, but too afraid of the consequences. Parking is so difficult at this area…and yet we had to drive a few rounds to find one. Another case today, 4 police car parked at lorry parking lot at Temerloh R&R…is this a privilege or emergency?
Husnuzon brother, husnuzon…
@PDRM
@MCMC
Gila kuasa attitude coming from a low ranking officer.
Get them out of the force asap.