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AKPS Chief's Tenure Referred to AGC and Agong, IGP Confirms
The Inspector-General of Police has confirmed that the position of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency chief has been escalated to the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Palace for review.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — The tenure of Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain as chief of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has been referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for consideration, according to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
The IGP made the announcement during a media briefing, indicating that the matter concerning Shuhaily's leadership has been escalated to the highest levels of government authority. The exact nature of the concerns prompting the referral was not immediately disclosed.
The development marks a significant development in the administration of the AKPS, a key agency responsible for Malaysia's border control operations. The referral to both the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Palace suggests the matter involves legal and constitutional considerations.
No further details regarding the timeline for the review or potential outcomes have been provided at this stage. The Attorney-General's Chambers and the Palace are expected to examine the matter before any further announcements are made.