Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar has clarified that a firearms company belonging to his daughter obtained its business licence even before he helmed the police force.

He also revealed that he had barred his daughter from bidding for tenders linked to the government or police.

“They obtained their licence to operate and repair firearms before I became police chief.

“I also forbade them to bid for government and police tenders, so they did not get any tenders to supply weapons from the government or the police,” Khalid told reporters in Bangi today.

He was responding to an article by whistleblower site Sarawak Report , which claimed that Khalid’s second daughter, Juwiza, as well as his brother in-law Mohd Isa Hussin are owners of Nilai Arms & Ammunition (NAA).

Meanwhile, Khalid said if the allegation of his daughter’s firm obtaining benefits due to his position was true, Sarawak Report would have certainly exposed the evidence.

“This is because they ( Sarawak Report ) always look for things like this,” he added.

However, the police chief declined to comment further, saying he was certain that an investigation would be carried out.

'Let investigations be carried out'

“I think it is proper that I don’t make many statements about this... If I explain further, it can affect the investigations.

“So let the investigations be carried out. If there is anything that violates the rules or laws, action will be taken,” he added.

Yesterday, Perkasa urged Khalid to explain if the firm had capitalised on his position as police chief.

The movement also wanted the police chief to explain when the firm was established.

Also, Malaysian Crime Watch (MyWatch) chairperson R Sri Sanjeevan urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the matter.

Sanjeevan said if the firm has contracts with the government, there would be a case of conflict of interest.

Meanwhile, Perkasa integrity, anti-corruption and abuse of power bureau chief Azrul Akmal Saharudin this evening hailed what he said was a swift response from Khalid.

"The swift answer should be emulated by other senior public servants including ministers as it helps dispel speculations that can mar an organisation's integrity," he said.

He also reminded civil servants not to be arrogant in their response.