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Over 2,000 police officers arrested for crimes, says MP
A Malaysian parliamentarian has called for full transparency on criminal charges against police personnel, demanding authorities reveal conviction rates among the 2,097 officers arrested.
LSN Malaysia ·
Kepong Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has urged the Inspector-General of Police and Attorney-General to publicly disclose details regarding criminal arrests within the police force. The call comes amid concerns over the handling of misconduct cases involving law enforcement personnel. Lim specifically requested information on how many of the 2,097 arrested officers have been charged and subsequently convicted of crimes. The MP's intervention highlights ongoing scrutiny of internal discipline mechanisms within the Royal Malaysia Police and accountability measures for officers accused of criminal wrongdoing. The transparency push reflects broader public interest in ensuring that members of the police force face the same legal standards as ordinary citizens when accused of offences. Authorities have not yet responded to the request for detailed breakdown of charges and convictions among the arrested officers.