Tan Sri Musa Hassan's Explanation

All The Accusations Are Slander, Says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- "I am not angry with all the accusations (hurled at me) because they are slander," was the response from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan when asked about the allegations posted on a blogsite(Malaysia Today)linking him to corruption.
Musa said it would be pointless for him to entertain the allegations because they were false and it was up to the people whether they wanted to believe them or otherwise.
"There are so many websites nowadays. Everybody can write what they want... globalisation... so let them (the people) evaluate," he told reporters when asked to comment on a report posted on the "Malaysia Today" blogsite which alleged that Musa was involved in corruption and had been influenced by heads of crime syndicates in deciding on the positions of senior police officers.
Musa declined to elaborate on the matter, saying that such wild allegations would not jeopardise his responsibilities as the chief of police.
"I don't want to talk... because they (allegations) are false and I'm not at all bothered by them because my genuine intention is only to improve the (police) force and ensure that all police officers and men discharge their duties well," he said.
Asked whether he was contemplating legal action against the blogsite and the author of the report, Musa declined comment.
He said his objective and mission when he was appointed to the top post in the force had never changed, particularly in the eradication of corruption.
"I never changed my strategy... and I'm still carrying out my responsibilities to improve the force, and the cooperation of the people is most necessary, particularly in helping me to improve the force," he said.

No Cronyism In Appointment Of Police Officers, Says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said today the appointment of senior police officers is made based on their work performance and not because of favouritism or cronyism.
"There is no cronyism in the selection of police officers to senior positions. I appoint officers based on their work performance," he told reporters after the handing over of duties for the post of director of management at Bukit Aman here.
Datuk Ismail Omar, who was Selangor Chief Police Officer, took over as Director of Management from Datuk Amir Sulaiman who went on mandatory retirement in May.
Musa said he was not to be blamed if police officers were transferred or did not get promoted as they would have to evaluate for themselves the work they had done.
"I don't believe in cronyism. I prefer those (police officers) who discharge their duties well and show good work performance," he said.
He said a police officer's relationship with him might be excellent but that was no ticket to a promotion.
Apart from work excellence, sincerity in discharging one's duties was also taken into consideration to ensure that the appointed officer portrays a good image of the force and to society, he said.
Musa reminded all promoted officers to give their best to the post and not feel proud or happy because of self-interest.
He said they should work hard and not just hope for their subordinates to do all the work.
"If they do not discharge their duties, it only means that they have failed. There have been cases of hardworking and sincere officers slacking in their duty once they get promoted," he said.
Musa also reminded all state and district police chiefs to always remain close to the people to facilitate cooperation.
The cordial relations would facilitate the flow of more information to the police, particularly in the identification of criminal gangs, he added.
"If all directives are followed and they undertake their responsibilities to the best of their ability, surely there will be no complaints from the public against the police force," he said.

tunku: at last Tan Sri Musa break his silence.It's a good move but i still think Tan Sri Musa should take action against Malaysia Today if it is false accusation. Everyone knows including Tan Sri Musa the owner of Malaysia Today that is raja petra.If Tan Sri Musa did not take any action on this accusations than there will be doubt on people minds.It's true that people can evaluate but the doubt will be there and people will not stop talking about it.This will indirectly question Tan Sri Musa's credibility.If it's not true then please sue raja petra.