All police officers and personnel holding sensitive positions in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have been ordered to declare their assets.

Bukit Aman CID director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said there was no reason for them not to declare their assets because the directive issued two weeks ago was stipulated within the police force.

He said it was also among efforts to effectively clean up the CID team in line with the instructions from the inspector-general of police and his deputy.

The sensitive positions include those in the Intelligence and Operations Division, Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) and head of the CID Division at district police headquarters.

“I issued the directive two weeks ago to all CID officers and personnel serving in sensitive positions before the video of my speech went viral on social media.

“This asset declaration should be transparent and comprehensive,” he told a special press conference in Bukit Aman yesterday.

‘Explain how you can afford it’

Shuhaily said he has never prevented any personnel from owning a luxury car if they can afford it.

“If someone is capable, then explain why he can afford it. I don’t forbid anyone to buy a car if he can afford it. If they have legitimate financial resources, who am I to stop them?

“The wives of police officers and personnel also need to declare their assets if they work in the relevant ministry, as outlined in the force’s directive,” he added.

Shuhaily also said that any police officer or personnel who wants to hold a sensitive position can submit an application letter and asset declaration form.

“My panel will interview them before they are absorbed into sensitive units and (which) will be audited annually.”

- Bernama

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