Malaysian police officer faces disciplinary probe over viral ‘smelly’ Chinese video
Malaysia’s police chief has called for an inquiry and says action may go beyond internal discipline if laws have been breached
Inspector General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said on Tuesday authorities had begun an internal investigation into the personnel involved, identified by her lawyer as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil.
“I have received information on the matter and we have recently opened a disciplinary investigation paper against the officer involved,” Khalid told reporters.
He urged the public to remain calm while police completed the inquiry, adding that action would not be limited to internal discipline if laws had been breached.
Uniformed personnel were bound by a code of conduct even when off duty or overseas, he said, adding that officers had to “protect the conduct and discipline expected of the force”.
The officer will remain in the force while investigations are under way. This Week in Asia has sought further comment from Khalid on the status of the investigation.
Nur Asyiqin’s lawyer, Muhammad Izwan Ishak, said she was “part of the force”, but did not specify her rank.