Inspector Mohd Tarmizi Said chose not to sacrifice his self-worth and integrity when he was offered a huge bribe while arresting a diesel smuggling syndicate member.
The 40-year-old rejected the RM50,000 bribe and stayed loyal to the police force in line with the spirit of "Sang Saka Biru".
He was among 200 officers and personnel who received commendation letters from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain on Tuesday (Jan 14).
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The 40-year-old rejected the RM50,000 bribe and stayed loyal to the police force in line with the spirit of "Sang Saka Biru".
He was among 200 officers and personnel who received commendation letters from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain on Tuesday (Jan 14).
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00:00Inspector Mohamad Tarmizi Sayyid chose not to sacrifice his self-worth and integrity
00:10when he was offered a huge bribe while arresting a diesel smuggling syndicate member.
00:16The 40-year-old rejected the RM50,000 bribe and stayed loyal to the police force in line
00:22with the spirit of Sang Sakabiru.
00:24The amount of bribe that was offered to me was RM50,000 and for me there is nothing that I should be proud of
00:36because for me that is a responsibility.
00:38Our responsibility as police officers is to carry out our duties on the ground and face the charges
00:45such as bribery and I think as my responsibility as a police officer is to fight this case.
00:52I am ashamed that the investigation by SPRM is over and I have been accused in court and in prison.
00:59Inspector Mohamad Tarmizi said this when met at a ceremony on Tuesday for police officers
01:05and personnel who went above and beyond for the public.
01:08He said rejecting the bribe had preserved the good name and image of the police force.
01:13He was among 200 officers and personnel who received commendation letters
01:18from Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razaruddin Husin.
01:22Another recipient, Lance Corporal Christopher Lawai Johny, said he suffered a broken arm
01:28while conducting patrols during the Makota Bai election in Johor last year.
01:33The injury I received was broken at the side of my elbow
01:40and I could not do my job as I usually do.
01:49He said he was grateful to be among those who received the commendation letters
01:53and will continue to give his best to the police force when he is fully recovered.
01:59Meanwhile, Razaruddin said such honourable spirit among police personnel
02:03existed in the police force for a long time.
02:06He said there are police officers and personnel who have gone above expectations,
02:11honourable in their work and serve the public diligently.
02:15He also said there are those who even risk their lives for the benefit of the people
02:20and such acts should be honoured and celebrated.
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