No compromise on violence, foreigners must respect the law - Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR - Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reminded foreign nationals in the country to always respect Malaysian laws and provide their full cooperation to the authorities.

Expressing his regret and sadness over an incident in which a foreign national attacked a police personnel on duty in Kepong yesterday, he said any form of dissatisfaction could never be used as an excuse for violent behaviour or for 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 the safety of the public and law enforcement personnel is a priority that cannot be compromised.

"The law must be respected and enforcement action will be taken regardless of an individual’s nationality or background,” he added.

Saifuddin 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 to undergo surgery on his severed right hand, adding that the personnel was reported to be in stable condition. - BERNAMA