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Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) director-general Shuhaily Zain will return to the police force, a decision made last week. Shuhaily, who was seconded from the police to lead MCBA, will have his next assignment determined by the police. The inspector-general of police, Khalid Ismail, said legal advice was sought from the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Police Force Commission reviewed the matter before submission to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for consent.
Shuhaily, formerly the police’s federal Criminal Investigation Department chief, was appointed MCBA director-general for a two-year term starting July 1, 2025. On October 21, he pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing injury to two police personnel at KLIA on September 28. The Home Ministry stated that arrangements for his redeployment are being finalised in accordance with procedures, with continuity of MCBA operations a priority.
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