The special police commission submitted a copy of its preliminary report to Inspector-General of Police Mohd Bakri Omar today.

The report was submitted to the police chief by commission secretary Hamzah Mohd Rus at the Bukit Aman federal police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

"I myself handed over the report to him at his office at 8.30am. I did not have the opportunity to hand over the report to him earlier and Alhamdulillah , he understands," Hamzah told Bernama .

According to him, the police chief said he would read the report thoroughly before making any comments.

"I also briefed him on the 70-page report. He will give his views, proposals and help to the commission based on our report," he said.

Newspapers today quoted Mohd Bakri as saying that he was not given the preliminary report.

Corruption rampant

The preliminary report lists a number of findings and also feedback from people of all walks of life including serving and retired police officers.

The commission held a total of 26 public inquiries nationwide and also received memorandums from various bodies including political parties and professional groups.

In its preliminary report, the commission stated that corruption was allegedly rampant in the police force from top to bottom.

It also said the police lacked the resources to enforce law and order effectively.

The 16-member commission also discovered that there had been excessive force used against suspects under arrest

The Special Commission to Enhance the Management and Operations of the Police Force - as it is known in full - was set up by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi following widespread complaints against the police.

The commission was tasked to provide recommendations on how to improve the police force.

Copies of the preliminary report had been submitted to the King and Abdullah.

Visit to ACA HQ

Meanwhile, in an unrelated development, a delegation from the Communist Party of China visited the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) headquarters here yesterday to learn more about the latter's corruption prevention activities.

The 19-member delegation led by the deputy chairperson of the ruling party of China, He Yong, is making its first visit to the ACA.

ACA said it shared its experience in fighting corruption with the delegation and also discussed ways of stepping up corruption prevention activities.

"They very much appreciated the efforts and commitment of the government of Malaysia in preventing corruption and also were impressed with Malaysia's economic development, political stability and unity among Malaysians of various religions, race and cultures," said the agency.

The delegation was welcomed by ACA director-general Zulkipli Mat Noor, deputy director-general (Operations) Mohd Zawawi Mohd Nordin and deputy director-general (Prevention) Ahmad Said Hamdan.

The Communist party delegation was accompanied by China's Ambassador to Malaysia Wang Chung Gui and Umno liaison officer Mustapha Yaakob.