KUALA LUMPUR, November 3 – Enforcement officers who break the law must face legal action, regardless of their positions or service records.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would not protect officers accused of misconduct.
He stressed that every officer must be accountable under the law.
Anwar also said a good service record does not give anyone special treatment.
All Officers Must Follow the Law
Anwar referred to the 1998 case involving former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Noor.
Abdul Rahim was sentenced to prison for assaulting a detainee.
Anwar said the case showed that even senior officers must face the consequences of breaking the law.
He made the remarks during the Ministers’ Question Time session in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.
AKPS Director-General’s Transfer Raises Questions
During the session, Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kasim (PN-Arau) raised questions about the transfer of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
Mohd Shuhaily was returned to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Shahidan also questioned the decision following a police report and the circulation of a security video.
In response, Anwar said Mohd Shuhaily’s original appointment was based on his performance and capabilities.
However, he stressed that any allegation of misconduct must be investigated properly.
He added that investigations must remain free from political interference.
Attorney-General’s Chambers to Decide on Prosecution
Anwar explained that the Attorney-General’s Chambers has the authority to decide whether charges should be filed.
The decision must follow the findings of police investigations.
He also said authorities could transfer officers or relieve them of their duties when necessary.
These steps must follow established procedures.
Mohd Shuhaily Pleads Not Guilty to Two Charges
On October 29, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the decision to return Mohd Shuhaily to PDRM.
Mohd Shuhaily had previously served as AKPS director-general on secondment.
Earlier, on October 21, he pleaded not guilty to two charges of voluntarily causing hurt to two Special Branch police officers.
The alleged incidents took place at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport on September 28.
Anwar said the government would continue to uphold the rule of law.
He stressed that all allegations must go through the proper legal process.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
