Kuala lumpur: Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, in his farewell message today, urged all members of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to uphold the integrity and dignity of the force. He reminded all PDRM officers and personnel not to tarnish the good name of the institution built on the blood, sweat, and lives of fallen comrades.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ayob Khan delivered this message during the handing-over of duties ceremony between him and Bukit Aman Special Branch Director Datuk Seri Ibrahim Darus, who was appointed Acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police effective today, at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) in Kuala Lumpur. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail witnessed the ceremony.

Ayob Khan, who officially retires today after nearly 35 years in PDRM, also urged members of the force to firmly hold on to the values of integrity, not only when observed, but especially when no eyes are watching. "It is not about who we are when praised, but who we are when no one is looking. Remember, humans may not see, superiors may not know, but Allah always sees," said the outgoing 29th deputy inspector-general of police.

Ayob Khan, born in Kota Setar, Kedah, expressed that his service in PDRM was more than a career and that the force taught him the meaning of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice. He shared his experiences, stating, "I know what it feels like to leave family behind for the call of duty, to work under pressure, and I know what it feels like when sincere service goes unappreciated. However, never stop doing what is right because Allah SWT never lets sincere deeds go to waste."

During his career, Ayob Khan held several key positions, including in the Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division, as Johor Police Chief, Director of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department, and Director of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, before being appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police in June 2023.