KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 – Police have arrested 96,844 foreign nationals for various offences between 2024 and September 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the arrests increased in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Police recorded 33,136 arrests in 2024. The figure rose to 36,740 in 2025, marking an increase of 3,604 arrests, or 10.9 per cent.
Another 26,968 foreign nationals were arrested between January and September 2026.
Police to Strengthen Enforcement Operations
Mohd Khalid said PDRM would continue taking firm action against foreign nationals involved in criminal activities.
The efforts include integrated enforcement operations, intelligence sharing and closer cooperation with other government agencies.
He stressed that Malaysian laws apply to everyone, regardless of nationality, position or immigration status.
He also said authorities would not tolerate violations of the law. Anyone found committing an offence would face action under the relevant legal provisions.
Public Urged to Help Prevent Crime
The police chief also encouraged members of the public to share information about suspected criminal activities.
He said cooperation between the police and the community plays an important role in preventing crime and maintaining public safety.
Statement Follows Attack on Policeman in Kepong
The statement comes after an incident last Wednesday in which a police personnel was attacked by a foreign national who went on a rampage at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong.
The attack left Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Fendy with his right wrist severed.
He later underwent surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital on Thursday. The operation to reattach his right wrist was successful.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
