Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail revealed that 96,844 foreign nationals were arrested for various offences between 2024 and September this year.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 96,844 foreign nationals were arrested for various offences between 2024 and September this year, according to police statistics.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said 33,136 arrests were recorded in 2024, rising to 36,740 last year, an increase of 3,604 or 10.9 per cent.
Another 26,968 arrests were recorded between January and September this year, he said in a statement today.
He said the police (PDRM) would continue to take firm action against foreign nationals involved in criminal activities, including through integrated operations, intelligence sharing and closer cooperation with other government agencies.
Mohd Khalid stressed that everyone, regardless of status, position or nationality, was subject to the country’s laws, in line with the principle of equality before the law.
“Any breach of the law will not be tolerated and will be dealt with through firm enforcement in accordance with existing legal provisions,” he said.
He also urged the public to assist the police by providing information on criminal activities, saying community cooperation was vital to crime prevention and maintaining public safety and order.
Last Wednesday, a police personnel had his right wrist severed after being attacked by a foreign national who went on a rampage at a residential premises in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong.
Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Fendy subsequently underwent successful surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital last Thursday to reattach his right wrist.
