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Former police officer calls for AG to review 2015 assault report
A former police officer has urged the Attorney General to reinvestigate a 2015 report alleging he was assaulted by a senior officer. The incident allegedly occurred after the officer failed to show proper respect to the senior official.
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The former police officer has submitted a formal request to the Attorney General's office seeking a review of a 2015 incident report involving alleged assault. According to the officer's account, the incident took place when he failed to render the customary salute to Shuhaily Zain, who was serving as the head of Hilir Perak police district at the time.
The officer claims he was assaulted in connection with this breach of protocol. The incident has apparently remained unresolved for nearly a decade, prompting the former officer to seek formal intervention from Malaysia's top legal authority.
The request marks a significant move to revisit the matter through official channels. The Attorney General's office has not yet issued a public response regarding whether the report will be reopened for investigation.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about conduct and discipline within Malaysia's police force, particularly regarding interactions between officers of different ranks and the protocols governing workplace conduct.