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MCBA chief faces assault charges over KLIA altercation with security personnel
The director-general of Malaysia's Border Control and Protection Agency has been charged in connection with an alleged physical altercation with two Special Branch officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily, director-general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA), appeared in court today to face assault charges stemming from an incident at KLIA involving two Special Branch officers.
The charges relate to allegations that the senior official engaged in a physical confrontation with members of the police special operations unit at the airport. The incident, which occurred on an unspecified date prior to the court appearance, prompted the authorities to take action against the high-ranking government official.
The case marks an unusual development given Shuhaily's position as head of the agency responsible for border security and protection operations. Details surrounding the circumstances of the altercation remain limited as the matter proceeds through the judicial system.
Shuhaily's appearance in court follows standard legal procedures for processing charges of this nature. The case is expected to proceed through subsequent court hearings as the legal process unfolds.