A TikTok clip recently surfaced online where it showed a group of police officers allegedly soliciting a bribe from a driver along the roadside in KL.
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) later stepped forward and categorically denied the allegations, saying that no bribery took place.
What clip showed
In the lengthy four-minute clip, it showed two policemen talking to male driver by the side of the road, though it’s not known what they were conversating over.
As the clip continued to roll, more policemen corralled around the driver, who was seen looking downwards at his hands.
After the long “discussion”, the driver returns to his car but lingers at the scene to continue speaking to one of the police officers for the next few minutes.
Towards the end of the clip, the officer leaves the scene with his colleagues.
In the comment section, netizens felt something was amiss and speculated that it was yet another case of bribery, with one sarcastically commenting that bribery was “inseparable” from the police force.
PDRM clears the air
After the clip went viral, PDRM released a statement providing more context to what actually happened.
According to Cheras district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Rosdi bin Daud, he said the incident occurred at the entrance and exit intersection of Jalan Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur at approximately 11.20am yesterday (Feb 26).
He added four officers were carrying out patrol duties and issuing summonses to vehicles which were obstructing traffic.
“During the incident, police advised the driver to move the vehicle and register for PDRM’s Volunteer Smart Phone Patrol (VSP) application. They also recorded the driver’s details for record purposes.
“Two summonses were also issued to the driver and another vehicle,” he said.
Mohd Rosdi reminded the public not to speculate on the incident lest it leads to further misunderstanding.
He also urged those with further information to contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999 or the Cheras Police Hotline at 03-9284 5050 / 5051, or any nearby police station.
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