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KUALA LUMPUR: The individual who threatened to kill Johor Police Chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay did so only out of anger and “nothing more than that,” said Inspector General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador.
However, he said such acts were still against the law because any threat directed at someone was a crime.
“The police will arrest and accuse those involved (in threatening someone). As such, I advised Ayob Khan to be cautious. I myself am cautious because I have also received death threats, ”he told Bernama in Bukit Aman here.
Hamid said whatever the threats were, he was ready to receive them.
It was previously reported that Johor police were investigating a death threat made against Ayob Khan believed to have involved three members of the now-disappeared Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
In other developments, Hamid said the new mobile police vehicle (MPV) team vests that could protect against stabbing and were bulletproof was a step taken by police to reduce injuries among the police force.
“During all this time, vests have been supplied, but they are worn over time. These new high-tech bulletproof vests are lighter and better. The police will continue to try to obtain an assignment from the Ministry of the Interior to purchase these vests.
“In addition to bulletproof vests, I have requested that those under my supervision receive body cameras and tasers so they can perform their duties more safely and efficiently,” he said.
Hamid said he wanted to reduce injuries among police personnel executing arrests or operations.
“I welcome the fact that the assignment was received to purchase these new vests. They will be used by the MPV patrol personnel because they are the ones on the ground and at the scene. They deserve to be prioritized to receive these vests.
“Currently, it is still in progress and the police will continue to remind the Interior Ministry that we really need them,” he said.
