KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain returned to work on Monday after taking a week’s leave following his court charge over allegations of assaulting two junior officers.
According to the agency’s Facebook post, Shuhaily marked his return by chairing its third Commander's Call meeting of the year, attended by senior officers and entry point commanders. The meeting focused on the 2027 Deployment Plan, including operational readiness and strengthening border security.
Shuhaily, 54, a career police officer and former Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief, was appointed to lead the agency on a two-year secondment from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
Last week, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry had decided to end Shuhaily's secondment and return him to the police force, with eight months remaining in his term.
However, Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said his appointment could only be ended early with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, as Shuhaily is a police cadre officer. The police are awaiting legal advice from the Attorney General's Chambers before seeking the King's consent.
Shuhaily came under public scrutiny after CCTV footage allegedly showing him reprimanding two junior officers went viral on social media.
He was charged at the Sepang Magistrate's Court under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt. On Oct 21, he pleaded not guilty to two counts and claimed trial.
If convicted, he faces up to one year in prison, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.