The decision of two top cops to shun the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (Jips) underscores the need for an independent police watchdog, said the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda).

In a statement today, Muda information chief Zaidel Baharuddin (above) said that the comments made by Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay and inspector-general of police Abdul Hamid Bador on Jips were "shocking".

"Both individuals clearly showed that there is...