Shuhaily to be charged tomorrow over alleged assault on policemen
Shuhaily Zain, the director-general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, is set to face charges for allegedly assaulting two police officers at KLIA. The incident, captured on viral CCTV footage, has led to a formal investigation and upcoming court appearance.
Why it matters
It highlights a high-profile accountability case involving a senior government official in Malaysia, emphasizing the rule of law.
AKPS director-general Shuhaily Zain is accused of assaulting two police personnel at KLIA recently.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Shuhaily Zain is expected to be charged tomorrow over the alleged assault of two police personnel at KLIA.
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed the matter, saying Shuhaily would face two charges under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which provides for a maximum jail term of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000 or both.
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