Kuala lumpur: The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) provides an alternative platform for the public to lodge complaints related to police misconduct, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said. He highlighted that the establishment of the IPCC offers an additional channel for addressing grievances, complementing the existing mechanisms within the police force.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ayob Khan noted that, in the past, most complaints involving police misconduct were managed by the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS). He acknowledged that the sole reliance on JIPS may have led to public discomfort, as it involved police officers investigating their own colleagues.

He elaborated that the IPCC, operating under the Home Ministry, employs its own officers to carry out investigations into received complaints, thus ensuring a more impartial process. Ayob Khan made these remarks to reporters following the launch of the book "Integrity: Man of Integrity, Honour and Principle."

Established under the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 (Act 839) and operational since July 1, 2023, the IPCC serves as an independent oversight body. Its primary objectives are to enhance integrity within the police force, investigate misconduct involving PDRM personnel, and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions. The commission addresses complaints related to misconduct, including issues of corruption and torture, and proposes reforms to bolster public trust in the police force.