A police chief was hurt earlier today (11 September) during a protest in Kampung Sungai Baru, Kuala Lumpur, during a building eviction operation.
The building eviction operation turned chaotic when residents began demanding that authorities allow them into the housing area.
He was left with a bleeding wound on his face
Berita Harian reported that Dang Wangi District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Suzilme Affendi Sulaiman, was injured while trying to control the situation in Kampung Sungai Baru.
He was hurt after chaos broke out when residents forced their way into the operation area, leaving him with a bleeding wound on his face.
The operation was led by a court bailiff with support from several agencies, following a court order to demolish houses in the area.
Suzilme Affendi Sulaiman
Prime Minister calls on authorities to launch an investigation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has spoken out on the incident, calling it “a vile act” carried out by “irresponsible and self-interested parties” that must be condemned.
“The government respects the right to peacefully assemble and express one’s stance, and this has been consistently demonstrated through various gatherings in the past. However, the principle of freedom also requires us to act responsibly and abide by rules, decorum, and the law,” he wrote.
Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar said he has urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation and quickly track down those behind the attack.
“Peaceful assemblies should never be hijacked for narrow political agendas or used to stir unrest among the people. Acts of violence driven by incitement, hatred, or false information must never be allowed to take root in society,” he added.
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