THE families of three men shot dead by police in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, on November 24 attended Bukit Aman today to provide statements and seek clarity over the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Accompanied by their lawyer, Rajesh Nagarajan, the relatives handed over a mobile phone containing an audio recording of the incident to investigators.
Rajesh stressed that full transparency in the investigation is essential.
“The families want clarity and transparency in how this investigation is being carried out,” he told reporters. He also called for the names of officers appointed to the task force to be disclosed and questioned whether the personnel involved should remain on duty.
“They should be suspended pending the outcome of the probe. Any personnel found to have committed wrongdoing must be charged to restore public confidence,” he added.
Ipoh Barat Member of Parliament M. Kulasegaran, who met the families at Bukit Aman, extended his condolences and emphasised the need for an independent, transparent investigation that is regularly updated.
He noted that the case highlights enduring concerns about police accountability in Malaysia.
“The recent deaths of three men in Melaka reinforce what the public has long demanded: transparency, impartiality and an open process whenever allegations of police misconduct arise. When the police investigate themselves, perceptions of independence diminish and public trust erodes,” he said.
Kulasegaran urged the government to consider strengthening the powers of the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC), which replaced the originally proposed Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC), so that it can investigate alleged criminal offences involving police personnel.
The families, disputing the police’s account of events, previously called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to intervene and convene an urgent meeting with the Home Ministry, urging that the matter be investigated through a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).
In response, Anwar instructed Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail to ensure the probe is conducted transparently.
Inspector-General Khalid confirmed that police had received an audio recording believed to be a telephone conversation between one of the deceased men and his wife.
“We affirm our commitment to a thorough and professional investigation,” he said on December 7, underlining the force’s pledge to handle the case with full diligence. - December 10, 2025
