Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani will resign as the top cop in July, months earlier than the scheduled date in October, Berita Harian (BH) reports
Acryl Sani told the Malay daily that he will officially quit in the first week of July.
“Yes, it’s true, I will retire from the police force in the first week of July.
“The decision was made because I was given an offer that I couldn’t refuse.”
He declined to elaborate on the offer.
Sources told BH Acryl is joining a government-owned bank.
Acryl began his tenure as IGP on May 3, 2021, replacing Abdul Hamid Bador.
Acryl was supposed to retire the same year when he turned 60, but his contract was extended for two more years ending October this year.
Acryl’s successor has not been named.
Following his retirement, his deputy Razarudin Husain will lead the police force.
Acryl turns 62 in October while Razarudin Husain is 60.
It was also reported that Acryl will be an ambassador.
“It is understood that upon Acryl Sani leaving the police force, he will be appointed to fill a vacancy as an ambassador to a European country.
“Based on his extensive experience, Acryl Sani is also the highest-ranking government official who is qualified to fill the vacancy as the country’s representative abroad,” the report said, quoting an unnamed source.