How did the IGP counter claims of police racial bias in investigations?

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IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said there was no truth to claims of police racial bias and pointed to fair procedures and completed investigations
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar countered online claims that the police force supported a particular race or acted with bias in investigations, saying “there is no truth to this at all.” He also rejected social-media allegations that police action in the Kuantan road rage case was unfair because of the person involved’s race, and said investigations were carried out under procedures and existing laws. Khalid further said the investigation in the Kuantan case was completed quickly because the accused cooperated with police, including surrendering and admitting wrongdoing.
He denied racism claims and said investigations were carried out fairly
Khalid directly addressed remarks that police were biased or supportive of a certain race, stating the claims were baseless. He said police investigated each case fairly and that investigations involved “various technical aspects” in how they were conducted. He added that police were not selective or biased towards any party in both examples he raised.
He pointed to the Kuantan road rage case and the accused’s cooperation
In the Kuantan road rage case involving Siti Fairrah Asyikin Kamaruddin, known as Kiki, Khalid said the investigation was completed quickly because she cooperated with police. He specifically cited that she surrendered and admitted her wrongdoing as part of the cooperation. He said the punishment in that case had nothing to do with her race.
He cited another racism-accusation case involving Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee now in court
Khalid also referenced a separate case involving sex bloggers Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee, where police were similarly accused of racism. He said police carried out an investigation fairly in that matter and that the case is now in court. He used both cases to reinforce that police were not selective or biased.
He ordered action after a racist remark and warned against online accusations
Khalid said a senior police officer with the rank of ASP, from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kulim police headquarters, was transferred immediately after he posted a racist remark. He said the transfer to general police duties at Bukit Aman happened following Khalid’s direct order. He warned the public to avoid making racist allegations on social media, saying false information can be investigated for improper use of network facilities or network service, or for defamation.

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