If there’s one place where you can find many Singaporeans, it’s none other than the Woodlands Checkpoint.
As Singaporeans, many try their best to avoid weekends due to the crowds, but even weekdays can be unpredictable. Sometimes, you have no choice but to endure the jam.
Recently, allegations surfaced after an individual shared a photo in the Facebook group “Singaporean’s Guide to JB”, showing a Malaysian police officer speaking to travellers at the Woodlands Causeway.
The post, shared on 16 January 2025, was captioned, “Donation Day now happening on Causeway,” insinuating that officers were accepting bribes.
However, the post has since been deleted after the photo went viral and caught the attention of the Malaysian authorities, who denied that their officers were accepting bribes.
Johor Bahru Police Deny Bribery Allegations
The Malaysian police have firmly denied the claims that traffic officers were taking bribes from drivers at the Causeway.
According to Johor Southern District Police Chief Raub Selamat, there is no evidence to support the allegations that officers solicited or received bribes.
On 18 January 2025, he addressed the matter in a statement, saying that preliminary investigations showed no wrongdoing.
The incident in question occurred between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday (16 January 2025), approximately 500m from the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Johor Bahru.
Four traffic officers were on duty, conducting enforcement operations to penalise drivers for traffic offences.
During the operation, 69 summonses were issued to drivers caught cutting queues.
Statements from all officers confirmed they adhered to proper procedures and denied the bribery accusations made in the viral photo.
Investigations Ongoing, Malaysian Police Has Zero Tolerance for Misconduct
An investigation is currently ongoing, with CCTV footage from the location being reviewed to identify witnesses and the individual who took the photo.
Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat emphasised that the Malaysian police force does not tolerate misconduct.
If evidence of wrongdoing by any officer is found, strict action will be taken. He also warned that spreading false information that damages the reputation of the police could lead to legal consequences.
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