Deputy IGP Ismail Omar 2b new IGP as Musa Hassan’s contract will not be extended 3rd time. Will Musa b apptd Ambassador to nearby country? 09/01/2010 06:06 PM
Congrats 2new IGP.DAP/PR prepared 2fully co-operate 2introduce democratic policing n create efficient, professional world-class police force 09/01/2010 06:12 PM
Ismail takes over from Musa as new IGP By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani | The Malaysian Insider September 01, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 – Tan Sri Ismail Omar will replace Tan Sri Musa Hassan as the country’s new Inspector-General of Police, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein announced today. Ismail, who is currently the deputy IGP, will assume his new post on September 13.
Musa, who had his contract extended twice, leaves under a cloud as he had come into office with a Mr Clean reputation but now leaves amid allegations of wrongdoing.
The police force under Musa is also seen now as ineffective and demoralised.
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No third extension for IGP Musa Malaysiakini
Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan has not been given a third extension and will be replaced by his deputy Ismail Omar (right).
According to a SMS alert by Utusan Malaysia, the matter was announced by Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein today.
This has put to rest months of speculation about Musa’s future, as his contract is slated to expire on Sept 12.
Musa, 59, reached retirement age in 2007 but had his tenure extended twice, much to the chagrin of the opposition and human rights activists.
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