Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan confirms retirement this Sunday after nearly 35 years of service with the Royal Malaysia Police.
KUALA LUMPUR: After nearly 35 years of service with ‘Sang Saka Biru’, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay today confirmed that he will be retiring this Sunday.
Throughout his career, he had served in the Special Branch, including the Counter-Terrorism Division, and held positions such as the Johor police chief, Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director and Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director before being appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police in June 2023.
“Insya-Allah, this Sunday (July 26) will be my last day with the force after serving in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for almost 35 years,” he said in a press conference after the launch of his biography, ‘Dari Pendang ke Bukit Aman: Jejak Integriti’, here today.
Commenting on his plans after retirement, he said he has received several offers but has yet to make any decision.
“There are several offers, but I have not thought about them yet. I want to rest for a while,” he said.
He jokingly said he wanted to open a mamak restaurant before clarifying that his actual intention was to spend quality time and rest after retirement.
He also hinted at plans to produce another, more detailed book on the high-profile operations he had carried out, subject to the declassification of related materials before they can be shared with the public.
Earlier, in his speech at the biography launch, Ayob Khan said positions and ranks are temporary, and one must learn to relinquish the responsibilities entrusted to them.
“Ranks will end, positions will change, and uniforms will eventually be hung up. Learn to let go. Everything we have today is temporary,” he said.
He said he hoped to be remembered not for the positions he held, but for his efforts in upholding the principle that the law must be enforced with fairness and integrity.
“The people’s trust cannot be bought or sold. More than half of my life was spent with Sang Saka Biru. This force shaped me; this force taught me discipline, courage, sacrifice and loyalty,” he said.
Ayob Khan reminded that integrity must serve as the main pillar for every PDRM personnel, as the power vested in the force comes with challenges, trials and temptations.
“When we join the police force, we are given a lot of power. If we are not strong in terms of integrity, we will go astray. We may end up doing wrong things because the temptations are strong,” he said.
He said integrity must be upheld by every individual and reflected through every decision and action.
“The higher the position given, the greater the challenges and pressures that must be faced. It is at such moments that integrity cannot remain just a slogan; it must be translated into decisions and actions,” he said.
Revealing the foundation of his strong stance, he said it stemmed from a simple reminder from his late father not to take what belongs to others.
“When I joined PDRM, I truly understood the meaning behind that advice. It was not merely about not taking other people’s possessions; it also meant not abusing power, not accepting bribes and not betraying the people’s trust,” he said.
The biography launched today documents Ayob Khan’s experiences in governance and integrity, serving as a reference for PDRM personnel, university students, youths, civil servants and the wider community.
