Razarudin appointed as new IGP, Ayob Khan as deputy

Razarudin Husain has been appointed the new inspector-general of police (IGP), while Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has been made his deputy.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the matter today with Razarudin’s (above, left) appointment being on a contract basis for the next two years.

“It is informed that as stipulated under Clause 4 and 5 of Article 140 of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, upon the advice of the prime minister on the authority of the Royal Malaysian Police has approved the contractual appointment, after the retirement of Razarudin, as the IGP for two years effective from June 23, 2023 until June 22, 2025,” he said in a statement.

Razarudin, 61, was previously the deputy IGP from 2021. Before that, he was Bukit Aman Narcotics Investigations Department director.

In a separate statement, Saifuddin similarly announced the appointment of Ayob Khan as the deputy inspector-general of police.

Ayob Khan was previously the Criminal Investigation Department director in Bukit Aman.

He was also formerly the Johor police chief and had a brief stint as Bukit Aman Narcotics Investigations Department director.

Malaysiakini previously reported that Razarudin’s term as IGP may be a short one, as he has passed the retirement age.

Ayob Khan is said to be on the path to taking over as IGP after Razarudin, according to sources.

This comes after former IGP Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani opted for early retirement, four months before the expiry of his contract.

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