Disturbance in the force: IGP explains why he only spoke out now

Outgoing inspector-general of police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador said he waited until yesterday to speak out against alleged meddling in police appointments because he was busy fixing other problems that the matter only intensified recently.

"I was busy trying to fix internal issues," Hamid told Malaysiakini in a text message.

"Recently, as the expiry of my contract drew near...