Anwar concerned over safety protocols for police following Kepong attack, says Fahmi

Malay Mail Ben Tan · News & blogs · 1 hr ago

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed concern over police safety after a Kepong attack that severed a police officer’s hand, while Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed successful surgery and existing protocols allow officers to protect themselves.

Anwar Ibrahim is worried about police safety after the Kepong machete attack.
Fahmi Fadzil said protocols let officers prioritize their safety and the surgery was successful.
The officer recovered, moving several fingers after reattachment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the safety of police officers following an incident in Kepong two days ago in which a police officer was attacked and had his right hand severed.

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said existing procedures allow police officers to take necessary action to protect themselves.

He added that Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had also clarified that current protocols allow police officers to prioritise their own safety.

“The Cabinet was informed today that a seven-hour surgery to reattach the police officer’s hand at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) was successful,” he said during a post-Cabinet media conference broadcast live today.

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Published: November 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM GMT+8
By: Ben Tan
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