KUALA TERENGGANU: No officer, even if holding a high position, can place himself above the law, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
“No one can be exempted from facing the law for misconduct, as we are firm and consistent in all cases and will take those involved to court as soon as possible.
“We will not allow them (those who commit offences) to tarnish the image of those who are really committed and honest in carrying out their responsibilities under their respective agencies,” he told reporters, here, on Saturday.
Hishammuddin said this when asked to comment on the arrests of a number of Immigration officers at the country’s entry/exit checkpoints by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for alleged involvement in corruption.
Hishammuddin, who is also Terengganu Umno liaison chief, had earlier met with Marang and Kuala Nerus divisional leaders, here.
He said the ministry was always monitoring officers of its agencies including the Immigration Department, Royal Malaysian Police and Rela (People’s Volunteer Corps) to check malpractices that could affect the integrity and credibility of the agencies.
The minister said action would also be taken under the law in the case of 10 policemen said to have stolen 40kg of Syabu in Pahang last year.
“However, this does not mean that our officers are mostly corrupt as many in the police, Immigration and Rela are proud to serve their respective organisations and will not do things that can tarnish their image,” he added. — Bernama