Key facts
- Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain pleaded not guilty to assaulting two police officers.
- The incident occurred at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on September 28.
- Charges are under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
- Bail was set at RM3,000 with two sureties.
- Case management is scheduled for November 25.
Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain pleaded not guilty on October 21, 2026, to two charges of assaulting junior police officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on September 28. The confrontation, captured on viral video, occurred during an operational inspection. Shuhaily arrived at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court dressed in a dark blue suit, accompanied by AKPS Port Klang Commander Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal. He stated he was prepared to go through the legal process and abide by the court's judgment. The case was investigated by Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which deals with voluntarily causing hurt. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of one year's imprisonment, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani granted Shuhaily bail of RM3,000 with two sureties and set November 25 for case management.