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Kepong MP Calls for Clarity on Status of 2,097 Arrested Police Officers
Lim Lip Eng has urged the Attorney General and Inspector-General of Police to disclose details regarding nearly 2,100 police personnel arrested over the past five years and eight months. The lawmaker's call highlights concerns over the rate of arrests within Malaysia's police force.
LSN Malaysia ·
Kepong Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has pressed Malaysia's top law enforcement and legal officials to reveal the current status of 2,097 police officers and personnel members who were arrested during the period spanning the past five years and eight months.
According to Lim's calculations, the arrest rate averages more than one police officer or personnel member daily throughout this timeframe. The Kepong MP directed his demand for transparency to both the Attorney General and the Inspector-General of Police, seeking comprehensive information about the cases and their outcomes.
The call for disclosure reflects growing scrutiny of internal discipline and accountability mechanisms within the Royal Malaysian Police. Details regarding the nature of charges, convictions, acquittals, and current status of these cases remain unclear to the public, prompting lawmakers to seek official clarification.
Lim's intervention underscores broader questions about police conduct and the effectiveness of internal oversight procedures in addressing misconduct within the force. The request for information comes as Malaysia continues efforts to strengthen institutional accountability and public confidence in law enforcement agencies.