IGP clarifies none of his officers have tested positive for Covid-19
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 08:19 PM MYTInspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur March 17, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
“As for PDRM, not one officer has tested positive , only those put under quarantine,” he said during a press conference today. “However, one of the senior ranked officers, eight rank and file and one administrative staff have already been released and allowed to go home,” he said, adding that the rest were still under medical observation.
This came after reports surfaced claiming three senior officers in Selangor were placed under quarantine over suspicion of contracting Covid-19.
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