Among the videos circulating in social media has been one of tourists from the United Kingdom encountering a traffic police stop, which has emerged to be an apparent instance of soliciting bribe, as shown in a video from Tread the Globe, a YouTube channel showcasing a couple who are caravan travellers.
The traffic stop was recorded on the couple’s occupant-facing camera in the vehicle, and the traffic police officer had informed the driver of the vehicle that an offence of speeding had been committed just prior to the traffic stop.
Informing the driver of the vehicle that a speed of 80 km/h was detected in a 60 km/h zone, the traffic police officer told the driver that the offence would incur a fine of RM300 which is to be paid at a police station, or pay RM100 on the spot.
There's a UK couple doing a van tour around the world. They're in Malaysia now.
Baru kena saman dengan polis sebab speeding. Ada option nak bayar kat balai polis rm300 atau bayar RM100 kat polis on the spot.
Taktau plak kita ada option ni.
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— DoktorRezz 🇲🇾 (@doktorrezz) January 28, 2024
A statement was issued by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) following the circulation of the video that was published on YouTube on January 28 as well as on other social media outlets.
The department has said that it has taken note of the recorded incident, and will be investigating the allegation in detail, and will not tolerate any misconduct by any of the force’s officers or personnel. The JSPT has also advised the public not to speculate, and those with information related to this incident are asked to contact the JSPT via phone at 03-2266 3356, or e-mail at [email protected] .
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With this video, who should be more worried? The police officer or the UK couple?
Immigration officers will stop them at the boarder, say that they are being arrested for bribing a police officer. They can either go to court and pay RM5000 or pay RM1000 on the spot. ;)
Talk nonsense only. Act pandai saja
Have been watching their videos ever since they entered Malaysia. They are probably more law abiding than Malaysian. Even when can’t pay for parking due to either no coupon available or unsupported payment on foreign car plate, they rather don’t park at all. They probably really thought they can pay on the spot! That is why the independent police conduct commission is desperately needed. In this incident, pressure from the public is important to ensure that the correct party is taken action upon. Last but not least, English pun koyak rabak… LOL.
Why need 3rd party? What happen to MACC?
Rabak tapi tak segan mintak & ambik
When Polis did the crime is it for Polis to do the investigation? So where is MACC? Oh wait they are too busy going after political oppositions & businessmen
Everyone should get a GoPro while driving. If the gomen is not doing anything on the rotten rozzers, we should do our part with video evidence and eradicate them. Don’t offer, wait for them to ask and they’re trapped
Taking is our birthright and you’re stepping on our land. Who are you to question us the landowners
They’re more embarassed that it happened to a foreigner from a rich country they admire and it got caught on camera, not the fact it actually happened.
The Power or Malaysian habits and its partially ok attitude of 2% of the force if you believe cows can fly – well what to do when the PNipu says only others are the source of corruption.
Cakap English seketul seketul tapi bab mintak wang punya smooth. Siap hulur tangan masuk tingkap
Rotten to core.. Always be and always has been… We all been through this… Countless governments and parties came and went, and this particular problem is only getting worse… Fire, shame and prosecute, otherwise everyone is part of the problem
sure mahal dah ni gonna spin and said it was one of the option to ease the process for foreigner
Madani madonon
Life goes on bruh
La la how the life goes on
Would MACC invite this policeman for questioning ?
I hope they don’t shift the narrative to blame the UK couple. They are regular visitors to our country (had their honeymoon in Langkawi).
Having said that, they seem close with a couple who is associated with KL Polo Club, which means they do have a tiny bit of connection to the upper crust of Malaysian society.
the british tourist thought it was a good deal. hahahhahaha….
PH n PMX much advertised n propaganda fight against corruption rings hollow when all they do is go against political opponents while these civil service ones are swept under carpet. When their mates can escape from 47 bullets and not a single hit, he should have bought the lottery.
They should make me a movie too like my boss. I am better than Neo in Matrix, I never kena a scratch.
Hey bodoh, Malaysia is a big country you know? not everyone will be caught immediately. Still, there is progress made against corruption. Long live PH-BN!
Madani madonon
Life goes on bruh
La la how the life goes on
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Went Japan, eating at a restaurant, then the chef came n ask which country from, we told Malaysia, then the next second he shocked and said Malaysia…very dangerous country, Kuala Lumpur very dangerous.. robbery, tourist scam.
Went Australia, met a ticketing officer, he asked us which country from, we told Malaysia, then the next second he said Malaysia…lots of theft, robbery, very dangerous country, even the police officers are corrupt. Malaysia police only in the world asking tourists money for paying their children school fees. We were surprised Malaysia police did that. They Malaysian police only target foreigners for begging money.