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Special Branch sues MCBA chief over airport clash
Two police officers sued MCBA chief for assault and defamation after KLIA confrontation.
In brief
Two police officers sued MCBA chief for assault and defamation after KLIA confrontation. Two Special Branch officers filed a civil lawsuit against MCBA director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and defamation following an altercation at KLIA. Originally reported by…
Special Branch duo sues MCBA chief
Two Special Branch policemen filed a civil lawsuit against MCBA director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and defamation.
Incident at KLIA
Officers witnessed Shuhaily confronting a civilian during document check at KLIA Terminal 1 on Sept 28, 2026.
Physical confrontation
Shuhaily headbutted one officer four times before turning on the other, grabbing both ears and shaking head.
Defamatory statements
Shuhaily accused officers of sabotaging border operations and recording altercation to tarnish agency reputation.
Legal action
Plaintiffs seek general, special, exemplary, and aggravated damages at Sepang Sessions Court.
Criminal charges
Shuhaily charged with two counts of voluntarily causing hurt under Section 323 of Penal Code.
The takeaway
Two Special Branch officers filed a civil lawsuit against MCBA director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and defamation following an altercation at KLIA.
