17-7-204 (KUALA LUMPUR) In a case that has sent shockwaves through the nation, Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police, Razarudin Hussain, has vowed to conduct a fair and transparent investigation into the alleged murder of a Sarawakian woman by a police officer. The case has drawn widespread condemnation, prompting the top cop to issue a stern warning that no one, regardless of rank or stature, will be shielded from the consequences of their actions.
The decomposed body of 25-year-old Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah, a resident of Sarawak, was discovered on Monday, July 15, at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Sri Kledang, Selangor. Nur Farah, who worked for a car rental company in Tanjung Malim, Perak, had been reported missing on July 10, after she had sent a car to a client earlier that day.
In a chilling development, on the day Nur Farah’s body was found, police arrested a 26-year-old male suspect who was later identified as a lance corporal in the Royal Malaysia Police force. According to reports from Sinar Harian, the suspect has been serving in the force for five years and is currently stationed at the Slim River police station in Perak.
Addressing the gravity of the situation, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Hussain made it clear that the investigation would be conducted with utmost fairness and transparency. “We will not protect the policeman if he is found guilty. Our stand is clear – your rank or stature does not matter,” Razarudin was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.
Razarudin emphasized that police personnel have taken an oath to enforce the law and serve the public, leaving no room for those who tarnish the force’s image. “We will not allow bad apples to tarnish the image of the police force,” he stated firmly.
The case is currently being investigated as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries severe consequences. If found guilty, the accused officer could face the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years, in addition to a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.
