PUTRAJAYA 21 April 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Home Ministry has called on the public to refrain from making premature conclusions over a viral video involving a police officer in Kulim, Kedah, stressing that a full investigation must be completed first.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the short clip circulating online does not provide the full context of the incident, as it only captures a brief moment without showing what happened beforehand.
The video, which has spread widely on social media, appears to show a police officer stepping on a suspect’s head after the individual was pulled off a motorcycle during an enforcement action.
Saifuddin questioned whether there were preceding circumstances that may have influenced the situation, including the possibility that the suspect had acted aggressively or committed traffic offences prior to the recording.
He confirmed that the Kedah police chief has been instructed to expedite investigations to determine whether standard operating procedures (SOP) were followed during the incident.
-Advertisement-
The minister added that further action, including potential referral to the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS), will depend on the findings of the investigation.
Saifuddin emphasised that taking immediate action without a complete probe could negatively impact police morale, noting that enforcement officers often face unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations in the course of duty.
Authorities reiterated that all aspects of the case will be carefully reviewed before any conclusions are made, urging the public to allow due process to take its course.-The Capital Post