KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 -- Incumbent Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain is set to retire after serving out of his appointment contract, fuelling speculation as to who will succeed him.

As a civil servant, Razarudin was initially slated for mandatory retirement in 2023, but had his tenure extended for two years on a "contract after retirement" basis.

With Razarudin due to step down on June 22, three contenders have emerged at the forefront of the nation's top cop post.

Malay Mail takes a look at who these frontrunners are:

Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay

As the second-in-command, deputy IGP Ayob Khan is widely considered the leading candidate to succeed Razarudin.

A native Kedahan, Ayob Khan graduated with a Bac...