KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reminded foreign nationals in the country to respect Malaysian laws at all times and give their full cooperation to the authorities.
Expressing regret and sadness over an incident in which a foreign national attacked a police personnel on duty in Kepong yesterday, he said dissatisfaction could never be used as an excuse for violent behaviour or obstructing enforcement duties.
“Such acts of violence are completely unacceptable, especially when directed at enforcement personnel who are carrying out their responsibilities to maintain public safety and order,” he said in a Facebook post today.
He said public safety and the safety of law enforcement personnel were priorities that could not be compromised.
“The law must be respected and enforcement action will be taken regardless of an individual’s nationality or background,” he added.
Saifuddin Nasution also directed the police to conduct a thorough investigation and take stern action following the incident.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured policeman and expressed his appreciation to all police personnel for their continued dedication in carrying out their duties in the interest of national security.
In the 4pm incident yesterday, a policeman’s right wrist was severed after he was attacked by a foreign national armed with a machete at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the policeman was taken to Selayang Hospital before being transferred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for surgery on his severed right hand. He added that the personnel was in stable condition.
