MBI VIEWS SERIOUSLY INCIDENT OF ASSAULT AND THREATS AGAINST ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

IPOH, 26 JULY 2026 – The Ipoh City Council (MBI) views seriously the incident in which an MBI enforcement officer was assaulted and threatened while carrying out enforcement duties at Jalan Pengkalan Barat 35, Ipoh, on 24 July 2026. 

Based on the incident report, the officer was believed to have been followed, harassed and threatened by a man after issuing a compound notice. The suspect was also believed to have acted aggressively, posing a threat to the officer's safety. 

MBI wishes to stress that the enforcement officer involved was only carrying out his official duties and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the law, regulations and established standard operating procedures. 

Any form of violence, threats, intimidation or obstruction of public servants while performing their duties is a serious matter and is completely unacceptable. The safety and welfare of MBI staff, particularly those working in the field, remain a top priority of the Council.

MBI extends its appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police, particularly the Ipoh District Police Headquarters, for their swift action in detaining a man to assist with the investigation into the incident. 

MBI will provide its full cooperation to the police to assist in completing the investigation. 

In this regard, all parties are urged not to make any speculation or spread unverified information until the investigation process is concluded. 

MBI also calls on the public to cooperate with enforcement officers and to use the complaint or appeal channels provided if dissatisfied with any enforcement action.

MBI will not compromise on any actions that threatens, assaults or obstructs its staff while they carry out their entrusted duties to safeguard the peace, safety and wellbeing of Ipoh City.