Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has criticised those who turn corruption into a racial and religious issue.

After pointing out that a large number of those detained for corruption are Muslims, he also noted that certain quarters, whom he did not name, have questioned the reasons for not arresting those who give bribes along the lines that the latter group comprise non-Muslims.

“Even this (corruption) is turned into a racial issue...