DENGKIL: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain today joined representatives from Media Prima for the breaking of fast, fostering stronger strategic ties between the two entities.
Media Prima Group managing director Rafiq Razali said the event aimed to resolve any disputes and maintain the bilateral relationship between the parties.
"We are deeply appreciative of Tan Sri Razarudin's invitation to break fast together, reinforcing the close bond between Media Prima and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
"This gathering also served to address any misunderstandings. There was a minor issue that has now been resolved amicably," he told the reporters post-event.
Rafiq also expressed optimism for the continuation of this close partnership in the future.
"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the police personnel for their dedication to national security.
"Moving forward, we hope to sustain this positive relationship. We value the collaborative efforts between the police force and the media in serving the people," he said.
The closed-door gathering, held in Dengkil, saw attendance from PDRM and Media Prima personnel.
Among the attendees were Business Times editor Zuraimi Abdullah, NST editor Azman Hamid and a TV3 news presenter Muhammed Ahmad Hamdan.
The event comes in the wake of Muhammed's complaint regarding a perceived discourteous encounter with two policemen outside his residence last Tuesday night, following the conclusion of his midnight news programme.
His letter, however, has infuriated the police with Subang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat responding that the two policemen from the motorcycle patrol unit (URB) involved during the inspection were only performing their duties according to police guidelines.
Wan Azlan added that the reports were lodged as the policemen felt that the claims made against them were not true and that it had affected the image of the country's police force, especially Subang Jaya police.
Following this, Muhammed was called to have his statement recorded on March 19.
This followed by two New Straits Times editors including Zuraimi, who only passed on the news presenter's letter to be uploaded on the NST website and published in print.
The controversy has also grabbed Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail's attention, who has promised a fair investigation.
