Police in AKPS chief’s case deny funding links to crime rings
Messrs Kamal Hisham & Associates warns that its clients reserve the right to sue those spreading false allegations.
Source: Free Malaysia Today · October 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM · AI-assisted report
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Lawyers for AKPS chief’s accusers threaten legal action over ‘false’ crime syndicate claims
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Messrs Kamal Hisham & Associates, representing two policemen allegedly assaulted by Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Shuhaily Zain, has denied claims that their clients are funded by criminal syndicates, warning that those spreading such allegations face potential defamation lawsuits.
The law firm’s response comes amid heightened scrutiny over the case, which gained public attention after CCTV footage showing Shuhaily confronting an individual at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 went viral. The incident, confirmed by AKPS as genuine, occurred during an inspection ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department is probing the matter under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
In a statement carried by Utusan Malaysia, the law firm stated that its clients reserve the right to sue individuals or entities making false allegations, including claims implicating the firm itself. It emphasized that while freedom of speech is protected under Article 10(1)(a) of the Federal Constitution, such rights are not absolute.
The firm warned that false claims could constitute offences under Section 505 of the Penal Code (criminal defamation) and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (improper use of network facilities).
The two policemen involved have filed additional police reports on October 10, submitting further evidence to authorities. The law firm suggested the case could expand to include charges such as use of criminal force to obstruct a public servant from discharging duties, use of criminal force to dishonour a person, and criminal intimidation. It reiterated that the matter is now under police investigation and will be evaluated by the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
The case underscores ongoing tensions between law enforcement agencies and public figures amid heightened public scrutiny over police conduct and institutional accountability. The next steps will depend on the findings of the Criminal Investigation Department and the Attorney-General’s Chambers, which will determine whether further legal action is warranted.
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