KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim has handed over his duties to Datuk Razarudin Husain (pix), who will succeed him as the new deputy IGP at a handover ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre here, yesterday.
Razarudin, 58, was previously Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director.
IGP Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said he and all Royal Malaysian Police personnel conveyed their gratitude and thanks to Mazlan for his sacrifices, contributions and service throughout his 35 years in the force.
âAll PDRM personnel would also like to congratulate Razarudin on his appointment as deputy IGP. We are confident in his extensive experience in policing,â he said in a statement last night.
Razarudinâs appointment as deputy IGP effective this Dec 26 is to replace Mazlan, 59, who reaches the age of compulsory retirement today.
Razarudinâs appointment received the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah based on the advice of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and recommendation from the Police Force Commission.
-Bernama
