15 days, 21 horrific injuries later, police break silence: 'We are investigating'
%2Ffile%2Fpublisher-c1a3f893382d2b2f8a9aa22a654d9c97%2F2025%2F10%2Fa8fd734edb2029aa7972a1ba08433a1a.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Malaysian police have finally addressed the death of detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly following public outcry over reports of severe injuries. Authorities claim an independent investigation is underway, while the victim's family maintains he died from blunt force trauma.
Why it matters
The case highlights critical concerns regarding custodial deaths and police accountability in Malaysia.
News ✕ 15 days, 21 horrific injuries later, police break silence: 'We are investigating' Published: Oct 15, 2026 4:12 PM The police have finally broken their silence on detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly’s death, 14 days after he died in custody and only after a catalogue of horrific injuries, including bleeding in the brain and intestines, was made public.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus ( above ) said investigators were awaiting the full report from the Chemistry Department and official pathology results before completing their probe...
The police have finally broken their silence on detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly’s death, 14 days after he died in custody and only after a catalogue of horrific injuries, including bleeding in the brain and intestines, was made public.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus ( above ) said investigators were awaiting the full report from the Chemistry Department and official pathology results before completing their probe.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in