The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should investigate whether a firearms company linked to inspector-general of police (IGP) Khalid Abu Bakar's family has any contracts with the government.

“If yes, then it’s conflict of interest,” Malaysian Crime Watch (MyWatch) chairperson R Sri Sanjeevan told Malaysiakini .

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

Sanjeevan, however, opined a civilian should not be forbidden from doing business simply because she is the IGP’s daughter.

When pointed out that the IGP is the one who ultimately signs an arms permit, Sanjeevan however disagreed, saying he believed it is the home minister who does so.

“Many firearms permits were issued by the home minister and not the IGP,” he said.

Sanjeevan cited triad leader Ah Hai, who was linked to the hand grenade attack in Bukit Bintang in 2014, claiming the latter’s firearm was approved by the home minister and not the IGP.

However, the Royal Malaysian Police’s website states an application for firearms must be approved by the district police chief, before it is forwarded to the state police chief and finally submitted to the Bukit Aman federal police headquarters for the IGP’s approval.

Police to study report

Meanwhile, deputy IGP Noor Rashid Rahim said anyone in the country has an equal opportunity to run a business as long as it is in accordance with the country's laws.

"What's more important is that any job or business must be according to the law.

"Anyone's children have a right and fair opportunity, and they too must adhere to the law,” he was quoted by the New Straits Times saying.

Asked whether police will investigate Sarawak Report on the article, Noor Rashid said police will study the contents of the article before deciding on the next course of action.