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The Kedah police force has initiated 69 disciplinary investigations affecting 90 officers and staff members this year, citing misconduct ranging from criminal activities to corruption and drug-related violations.
A Malaysian court has ordered the government and police to pay RM195,000 in compensation to 13 activists who were wrongfully arrested during a candlelight vigil honouring Covid-19 victims at Dataran Merdeka on 19 August 2021.
A High Court ruling has found the government vicariously liable for the unlawful arrest and detention of 13 participants at a 2021 candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka, ordering RM195,000 in damages compensation.
A judicial examination of the Anna Jenkins investigation has exposed significant shortcomings in police procedures, with a judge concluding that authorities neglected to pursue crucial lines of inquiry including potential kidnapping and unlawful detention.
Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission has resolved 76 percent of 1,635 public complaints received since 2023, signalling growing public confidence in the police oversight mechanism established to tackle misconduct.
A deaf Grab driver is pursuing legal action against Malaysian police and the government, alleging physical assault and coercion to retract his complaint, while seeking mandatory provisions for sign language interpreters in police proceedings.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a formal inquest into a fatal November shooting in Melaka that claimed three lives. The inquiry will examine circumstances and determine whether criminal wrongdoing occurred.
Indian authorities have arrested 35 people for violence and vandalism during protests sparked by the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal. The case reignites concerns about women's safety across India.