Kuala Lumpur:The government will maintain a strict stance against enforcement officers found violating the law, even those with exemplary service records, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated. He emphasized that no officer is exempt from the law, citing the 1998 incident where former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Noor was imprisoned for assaulting a detainee.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Prime Minister Anwar stressed the importance of adhering to legal procedures, regardless of an officer's past achievements. He highlighted that professionalism must be maintained, but any unlawful actions should be addressed through the appropriate legal processes.

The Prime Minister addressed the issue in response to a question from Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kasim (PN-Arau) during the Ministers' Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat. Shahidan questioned the decision to transfer Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, the director-general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), back to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) despite his excellent performance, following a security video clip incident.

Further commenting on the matter, Prime Minister Anwar mentioned that Mohd Shuhaily's initial appointment was based on his performance and capabilities. However, he insisted that any allegations of misconduct must be thoroughly investigated According to law, free from political influence.

He explained that the decision to prosecute lies with the Attorney-General's Chambers, based on the results of police investigations. Anwar expressed personal sympathy for Mohd Shuhaily but maintained that any civil servant facing charges would be transferred or relieved of duties as per procedures, without political motivations.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had confirmed the decision to return Mohd Shuhaily to PDRM. Mohd Shuhaily has pleaded not guilty to two charges of voluntarily causing hurt to Special Branch policemen at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on September 28.