Border control chief Shuhaily says ‘ready to face court’ over alleged assault on two cops
Malaysian Border Control chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain is set to face court charges for allegedly assaulting two policemen at KLIA. He has expressed his readiness to comply with the legal process and accepts the upcoming court decision.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-ranking government official facing criminal charges, highlighting issues of accountability and the rule of law within Malaysian public institutions.
KUALA LUMPUR: Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain says he is prepared to face any decision by the country's legal system as he is expected to be charged on Wednesday (Oct 21) over the alleged assault of two policemen at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general said he accepted and respected whatever decision was made, adding that he would attend court as required.
“As I have said before, there is a price to pay for changes to improve Malaysia's borders, and that price is me.
“Tomorrow, I am ready to face the country's legal process.
“I accept and respect whatever decision is made, and I will attend court,” he said when contacted on Tuesday (Oct 20).
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