The Malaysian authorities have started investigations on an alleged bribe case that occurred in Kuala Lumpur.
The video of the alleged bribe occurring was uploaded to Facebook on Thursday (14 April).
What Happened
The video captured a Singaporean driver giving a bribe to Malaysian police in Kuala Lumpur after they had allegedly asked for it.
In the post, the Singaporean claimed that the police tried to convince him that he was in violation of multiple rules.
These rules include not possessing a Malaysian driving license, having no visa to enter Kuala Lumpur, and carrying a print-out of his NRIC instead of his passport.
The Singaporean was also told that he was driving in the opposite direction.
The video caption continued that the Singaporean was allegedly advised to “treat” the Malaysian police to avoid being arrested and fined.
“You could see (the Malaysian police) told me to throw the money into the car and ensure that no one is watching.
“My hand should not be in the car. Hence, I pulled my hand away quickly (in the video),” said the video caption at the end.
As the car pulled away, the police car’s licence plate became visible in the video.
Current Investigations By Malaysian Police
After the video went viral, Dang Wangi police chief Assistant Commissioner Noor Dellhan Yahaya released a statement about the incident.
According to The Star, Noor had urged that anyone with information on the incident to come forward and assist investigations.
These individuals can contact the Dang Wangi Integrity and Standards Compliance Department chief assistant superintendent Jaya Dalloh at 014-639 6758, the Dangi police at 03-2600 2222 or the city police hotline at 03-2115 9999.
“We will not compromise with any police personnel who are guilty of misconduct,” said Noor in the statement.
Reaction From Netizens
Some have commented that the video was not “solid proof”.
Others have advised tactics such as carrying less than 10 MYR in wallets to avoid the same situation in the future.
Commentators have also pointed out that Singaporean licences are indeed valid in Malaysia and suggest future drivers be more courageous in lodging a report against police officers if the same attempt happens to them.
Featured Image: Facebook (Bee Chia Lor – Singapore Road)