Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism (E8) principal assistant director Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has been appointed the new Johor police chief effective March 6.

Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Corporate Communications head Asmawati Ahmad in a statement said Ayob Khan has also been appointed acting commissioner of police (CP).

Meanwhile, Johor police chief Mohd Kamarudin Md Din will be transferred to the Administration Division of the Bukit Aman Management Department, also effective March 6.

- Bernama