"The habit of asking the police to frighten people should be stopped by politicians"

Malaysia is a Police State: why?

Police abuse and corruption in the country have not stopped despite an independent commission's recommendations for sweeping changes.

People were still detained without trial under the country's Internal Security Act, Dangerous Drugs Act and Emergency Ordinance. Once released, many were re-arrested.

No inquests at all have been made in six of nine cases where people died in police custody last year,

There is no political will. There is no responsibility by Malaysian government.

Real reform will require a total revamping of the Royal Police.

Organising a public rally needs police permits but most of the time the permits being rejected.

The police force has failed in its duty as law enforcer and peacekeeper of the nation. There is overall lack of publicly accessible information on the Standard Operating Procedures of the force, the precise scope of its power over detainees, its methods of internal governance as well as recourse available to those who wish to make complaints against police officers,"

It is important to ensure police do not violate human rights when they carry out their duties. And there must be checks and balances to ensure no abuse of power happens.

Serious lack of publicly accessible information on police procedure, its methods of internal governance as well as recourse available to those who wish to make complaints against police officers.

Degrading and humiliating female detainees.

Lack of transparency and accountability of the police to the Malaysian public.

A major "shift" in the mindset of serving officers so that there is "unwavering commitment to work towards a police culture that is more effective, responsibility driven and human rights sensitive."