IGP slams dirty cops

 

Razarudin: Level of integrity and standard compliance still worrying

PETALING JAYA: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has publicly lambasted bad apples in the police force who have tainted its image by working with criminals and breaking the law themselves.

Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, in a strongly worded speech at a monthly assembly at Bukit Aman yesterday, said statistics up until September have already shown an increase in police officers caught as suspects in commercial crime cases when compared to the whole of last year.

“I have been informed that in 2023 there have been as many as 22 police officers who were caught as suspects related to commercial crime cases. Even more worrying is the increase in police officers’ involvement in commercial crimes to 23 people from January to September 2024.

“I am very much disappointed and hurt when the trust bestowed onto this uniform that we are proud of has been abused by those who I would describe without exaggeration as selfish and dishonourable,” he said.

Despite numerous warnings from him, he said the level of standard compliance is still at a worrying rate.

“The image and prestige of PDRM is tainted with the arrests of a handful of members of the police force over criminal offences, drugs, corruption and abuse of power

“I often stress the need for a drastic change in the work culture and level of integrity within each member of the police force so that it will remain relevant and respected by the public.

“However despite many repeated reminders and warnings, the level of integrity and compliance of standards within the force is still at a worrying level,” he said.

On current commercial crime statistics, the IGP said that there had been a decrease in cases in the same time frame this year as compared to 2023, with a reduction of 1,412 cases.

Between January and September, the department had recorded 29,010 cases, with losses estimated at RM1.98bil. The losses are an increase of 22.6% when compared to the whole of 2023.

“Online scam cases involving the six main modus operandi – telecommunication, e-finance, e-commerce, love scams, non-existing loans and fake investments – make up the majority of cases reported each year.

“For 2024 up until September there have been 24,671 cases recorded with losses estimated at RM1.04bil,” he said.

In terms of enforcement action, the CCID had launched 17,661 raids and operations leading to the arrest of 18,506 people.

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Rise of the Global South will change the world

 

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. — AFP

"We face serious and existential challenges at regional and international levels, a matter that necessitates consensus among major countries. We count on this economic bloc (BRICS) to be a voice for the Global South and developing countries," said Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in an interview with Russia Today.

The collective rise of the Global South is a distinctive feature of the great transformation across the world. Today the Global South represents over 70 percent of the world's population and more than 40 percent of the world's Gross Domestic Product. But they are relatively under-represented on the world stage. BRICS, which recently held its 16th Summit in Kazan, Russia from Oct 22 to 24, stands at the forefront of the Global South focusing on pooling collective wisdom to open up new prospects for development and prosperity for all developing countries.

At the summit, China called on BRICS to uphold peace, strive for common security and common prosperity and promote the flourishing of all civilizations. These proposals respond to the Global South's urgent need for peace, development and cooperation, and are consistent with China's Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.

China will always be a member of the Global South. Solidarity and cooperation with fellow developing countries is the unshakable foundation of China's foreign relations. China believes that global modernization should be pursued through the joint efforts of all countries, in a way that promotes peaceful development and mutually beneficial cooperation bringing prosperity to all. This goal is consistent with China's vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind.

China's announcement is matched with concrete actions and tangible outcomes. Over the years China has provided development assistance to over 160 countries, conducted development cooperation with more than 150 countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, energized cooperation with more than 100 countries, the UN and many other international organizations under the Global Development Initiative, provided nearly US$20 billion of development funds and carried out over 1,100 projects. China's steady contribution to the development of the Global South has empowered the construction of an equal and orderly multipolar world.

Through the concerted efforts of China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa, BRICS countries have successfully expanded their ranks by welcoming new members. This year's summit marks the start of the "Greater BRICS Cooperation". China also proposed the "BRICS Plus" cooperation model. During the Kazan Summit, more than 20 leaders or representatives of invited guest countries from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America and heads of six international organizations attended the "BRICS Plus" Leaders' Dialogue. The BRICS mechanism is now widely regarded as an inclusive platform for development and growth. It is fundamentally different from the closed-door clubs run by some countries bearing all the marks of rigid Cold War mentalities and bloc confrontation.

China made this commitment at the summit that it will always keep the Global South in its heart, and maintain its roots in the Global South. When members of the Global South pull together, great power will be unleashed for their own people's well-being and for all humanity living in our community with a shared future. — China Daily/ANN

By Zhu Qing , The author is a commentator on international affairs. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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Largest air show takes off

 

A powerful show: A model of the J-35A stealth fighter jet on display. (Below) people watching the Bayi aerobatic team of the PLAAF. — Bloomberg/Reuters

Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China’s largest air show officially opened yesterday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.

China has poured resources into modernising and expanding its aviation capabilities as it faces off against countries like the United States.

The star of Airshow China, which showcases Beijing’s civil and military aerospace sector every two years in the southern city of Zhuhai, is the new J-35A stealth fighter jet.

Its inclusion in the airshow suggests it is nearly ready to enter operation, which will make China the only country other than the United States to have two stealth fighters in action, experts said.

The J-35A is lighter than the existing model, the J20, and looks more similar in design to a US F-35.

A group of J20s performed a display flight yesterday morning, flying in a diamond formation across a grey sky.

China’s state news agency Xinhua quoted military expert Wang Mingzhi as saying that the combination of the two models greatly enhances the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) “ability to conduct offensive operations in high-threat and contested environments”.

The airshow will feature a dedicated drone zone for the first time, reflecting their increased prominence in warzones, including Ukraine.

This year, the show’s focus is squarely on the military sector as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the PLAAF, but China’s burgeoning space industry will also be showcasing developments.

A model of a homegrown reusable space cargo shuttle will debut at the show, Xinhua reported.

Named Haoloong, the shuttle is designed to be launched on a commercial rocket, and then dock with China’s space station Tiangong.

“It can re-enter the atmosphere, fly and land horizontally at a designated airport, allowing for recovery and reuse,” Xinhua said.

Beijing has poured huge resources into its space programme over the past decade in an effort to catch up to traditional space powers the United States and Russia. — AFP

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