KUALA LUMPUR: Comm Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali (pic) has been appointed as Bukit Aman’s operation director for the coming general election.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said he was confident that Comm Hazani, who is also the Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) director, will be able to mobilise and lead the operation to ensure the safety of all during the elections.
“I have the utmost belief that under Comm Hazani, all departments including all elements within KDNKA will be mobilised strategically to preserve safety and public order, especially in facing the elections,” he said in his speech during Bukit Aman’s monthly assembly yesterday.
Acryl Sani also reminded all officers and personnel to always be alert and understand their responsibilities in facing the coming elections.
“All involved must be equipped with knowledge on jurisdiction accorded to the police under the Election Offences Act 1954 and other relevant laws.
“All officers and personnel must carry out their duties professionally to prevent any negative implications that might tarnish the reputation of the police force.
“We must learn to control emotions, mind our words and maintain a high level of professionalism.
“We must be transparent in dealing with issues involving any political party,” he added.
The IGP said Bukit Aman will use its machinery at an optimum level based on systematic planning to ensure a peaceful election.
“At the same time, our core business in preserving safety and public order will not be foresaken.
“We must remember that the country is not fully safe yet from Covid-19, thus all police personnel and officers must always adhere to the standard operating procedure to prevent an infection,” he said.
Meanwhile, on floods, Acryl Sani said the natural disaster last year really tested the preparedness of security forces, including the Royal Malaysia Police.
“We hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
“Taking heed from what happened last year, I have instructed all state contingents, formations, brigades and districts to be at a high level of preparedness encompassing all personnel and assets.
“The police will be deployed at any time based on the situation and need,” he said.