KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur's new police chief has likened his appointment as an honour for the minorities in Malaysia.
Commissioner Datuk Amar Singh Ishar Singh said it was also a reflection of the colour blindness of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) when giving promotion and while on the job.
"Currently, the Sikh community forms less than 0.16 per cent of personnel in the PDRM.
"Thus, it is an honour for the minorities, particularly the Sikh community," said Bukit Aman's former CID (investigation/legal) deputy director in a speech at the handing-over of duties here Monday.
Amar Singh, 58, who was recently promoted commissioner, replaced Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa, who was appointed federal commercial crime investigation department deputy director.
The ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters was witnessed by Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim.
After completing his cadet assistant superintendent basic training in 1983, Amar Singh was sent to the CID in Ipoh before his transfer to Johor Baharu and Klang.
He also served as commander of the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur.
Just as he is quick on the draw when dealing with the underworld, the head honcho of the city police is no academic push-over, either.
Amar Singh is well versed with science and the law of the land.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Malaya, Bachelor of Law from the University of Buckingham and Certificate in Legal Practice from the Legal Profession Qualifying Board.
The man also has a Masters in Criminal Justice from the University of Malaya and a Diploma in Syariah Law Practice from the International Islamic University Malaysia.
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