
Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Datuk A. Aziz A. Rahim speaks during the launch of the ‘Report Enforcers’ Misconduct’ campaign in Kuala Lumpur April 18, 2018. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Public complaints against enforcement agency officers more than doubled last year with the highest made against policemen, the government’s watchdog said today.
Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Datuk A. Aziz A. Rahim said 545 public complaints were made against enforcers last year compared to 247 in 2016.
“Out of last year’s complaints the highest was from the police,” he said during the launch of the EAIC’s “Report Enforcers’ Misconduct” campaign.
He attributed it to the high number of police personnel, noting that in comparison, complaints against other agencies were far lower.
He said the Immigration had 20 complaints, while the Road Transport Department received 13 complaints against their enforcement officers.
“But of the 545 complaints last year, around 60 to 70 per cent were without merit when we looked into it, as there was insufficient proof found,” he added. Read more