GEORGE TOWN: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain today (April 22) urged the state police to do their best to boost their image and people's confidence in them.
He urged the state police to continue providing services that were transparent, efficient and trustworthy.
He said this at the state police chief duty hand-over ceremony at the state police headquarters here.
Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (operations) deputy director Datuk Hamzah Ahmad officially assumed the Penang police chief's post, taking over from Datuk Khaw Kok Chin, who has been promoted to Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director since March.
Razarudin, in congratulating Hamzah, said his appointment was made after considering his credibility and leadership skills.
"I am confident that Hamzah, born in Sik, Kedah, and with more than 36 years' experience, can lead Penang police to greater excellence.
"He has a lot of experience serving in the district, state police contingent, Maktab PDRM Kuala Lumpur and at Bukit Aman."
In his speech, Khaw expressed his appreciation and thanks to the state police for their cooperation, earnestness, initiative and commitment during his tenure as state police chief.
In an interview with the Media Prima Group last year, Razarudin said he was on a mission to restore the force's honour and restore public trust in it.
He said this mission could be accomplished by boosting integrity, governance and professionalism.
Acknowledging the existence of a few bad apples in the force, he said police were implementing measures to improve services and reduce opportunities for misconduct and corruption.
