The country's top cop today brushed off calls for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to investigate his claim that there was a cartel within the police force aiming to oust him.

Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador told reporters that he had the situation under control.

"I have explained it, that it is within my control. Why I shared this issue with the public is because I want the public to know that I know what they know (about issues plaguing the force)."