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AKPS chief pleads not guilty to assaulting two police officers
The director-general of the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority has denied intentionally causing injury to two police officers in an incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The alleged assault occurred at Terminal 1 on September 28.
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The head of Airports Council Professional Services (AKPS) appeared in court to face charges related to an altercation involving two police officers at KLIA's Terminal 1 on September 28. The accused pleaded not guilty to charges of intentionally causing injury to the officers during the incident. The case marks a rare high-profile legal matter involving senior airport management personnel and law enforcement officials in Malaysia. Court proceedings are expected to continue as the defence prepares its case. The incident has drawn attention to security and conduct protocols at Malaysia's busiest airport terminal.