Anwar contacts IGP over Cheras custodial death
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has contacted the Inspector-General of Police to demand a transparent investigation into the custodial death of Noorizwan Zulkefly. The family of the deceased has requested accountability and an end to the alleged harassment of their legal counsel.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding police accountability and the treatment of detainees in Malaysia, drawing high-level political attention.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he understands the grief and unease shared by the family of the late Noorizwan Zulkefly, who died on Oct 1.
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has contacted Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail to obtain further information on the custodial death of the late Noorizwan Zulkefly, 42.
Anwar said he was also grieved by Noorizwan's death on Oct 1 and understood the sadness and unease shared by the family of the deceased.
"I have stressed (to Khalid) that the investigation should be conducted thoroughly, transparently, and without compromise, and that its developments should be communicated to the family," he said in a post on X.
Earlier today, Noorizwan's family submitted a letter to Anwar seeking the prime minister's assurance that the detainee's death would be investigated transparently and that the family would be updated regularly.
Anwar's aide received the letter on his behalf.
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