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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