The former prime minister says only his aide de camp remains.
Former prime minister Najib Razak said he would never forget the dedicated officers who served him. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Najib Razak today claimed that his bodyguards and police escorts had been withdrawn by the Pakatan Harapan government.
In a post on Facebook, which showed pictures of him saying goodbye to the officers, Najib said only his aide de camp (ADC) remained.
“My family and I will never forget the service, friendship and loyalty they have shown over the past nine years, including some who had been with us for 14 years since when I was the deputy prime minister.
“It can’t be denied that they were emotional and some even cried when we said goodbye,” Najib said.
“I wished them all the best and hope they will continue to serve the new government with the same dedication and loyalty as when they were with me.”
Najib also expressed hope that the new government would take care of the welfare of all officers as they were dedicated to the government.
In November last year, there was massive criticism after the police withdrew the personal bodyguard service provided by the police Special Action Unit (UTK) for the protection of Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
The withdrawal of the personal bodyguard service came a year after Putrajaya ended the contract of Mahathir’s cook and office assistant.
However, Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun later refuted claims that the government had withdrawn the personal bodyguard service provided by the police Special Action Unit (UTK) for Mahathir.
He said Mahathir still enjoyed the special right to official protection.
He said only a few ordinary members of the security escort team had been directed to return to the unit’s base to be posted for duties elsewhere.
“It is not true at all. The personal bodyguards, comprising UTK officers, are still serving with Dr Mahathir,” he said.
“Only some ordinary members have been called back for other assignments. This is a normal procedure,” Fuzi was quoted as saying.
He also said a female UTK officer who is assigned to Mahathir’s wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.
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