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KUCHING, June 6: The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) provides the public with an independent avenue to lodge complaints of police misconduct, Deputy Inspector‑General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said today.
He noted that previously, such complaints were handled solely by the Royal Malaysia Police’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS).
“The IPCC is another channel available to the public. Previously, JIPS was the only avenue, and some people may have felt uncomfortable because they perceived it as the police investigating the police. However, the situation is now different. The IPCC operates under the Home Ministry and has its own officers to conduct investigations into complaints received,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the book Integrity: Man of Integrity, Honour and Principle here today.
Established under the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 (Act 839), the IPCC has been operational since July 1, 2023. Its mandate is to strengthen integrity within the police force, investigate misconduct involving PDRM personnel, and recommend disciplinary action.
The commission handles cases ranging from corruption and abuse of power to torture, while also advising on systemic improvements to prevent future misconduct, according to a Bernama report.