AKPS chief Shuhaily Zain was charged on Oct 21 with assaulting two policemen at KLIA Terminal 1 on Sept 28.PETALING JAYA: The lawyer representing Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) chief Shuhaily Zain has questioned why a former policeman is raising assault allegations against his client after more than a decade.

Rafique Rashid Ali also questioned why the incident, which allegedly took place in 2015, was only raised after Shuhaily had come under public scrutiny, Sinar Harian reported.

The assault was alleged to have taken place when Shuhaily was serving as Hilir Perak district police chief.

Rafique also questioned whether the latest development was aimed at creating a negative perception of Shuhaily, who he said has public support for his firmness and discipline in carrying out his duties.