He said police would continue to be watchful to prevent any untoward event.
“We don’t want to be enemies with them but North Korea was the one that decided to break ties because of the extradition. They must understand there are laws to be obeyed here, and we didn’t (extradite) at a whim.
“We hope this issue can be resolved. If their government is unhappy, they can take action according to international protocol,” he told a press conference at Bukit Aman today.
North Korea severed relations with Malaysia after the Federal Court ruled that a North Korean citizen, Mun Chol-myong could be extradited to the US to face money laundering charges.
All North Korean diplomats have been expelled from Malaysia following the decision to sever diplomatic relations.
On the issue of a cartel within the police force, Hamid maintained it was normal for young officers to have ambitions of attaining top positions in the force, but warned that it must not come with unhealthy practices.
He added that he wanted the police to be an example to other government agencies, expressing confidence in the young officers that were rising up the ranks.
“I didn’t expose the issue to test the market or bait anyone to make me look as if I’m carrying a good agenda …There are no political reasons behind my actions. I am sincere.
“I will have a heart-to-heart talk on this matter with my replacement (as IGP) and the line-up of directors. There’s no turning back, I don’t want this matter to come back to us.”
He also said the police have launched several operations to tackle traffic offences by motorcyclists, including illegal racing, running red lights and modifying exhaust pipes.
He pointed out that in just January and February this year, 483 road accident deaths involved motorcyclists, making up 68% of the 702 fatalities reported in the 59 days.
He also slammed those who criticised the police for imposing fines on motorcyclists for traffic offences during the economic downturn, saying the police’s priority was the safety of the public.
“Money can be earned but if you were to get injured or die, how will you look for money after that?”