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Police have opened a disciplinary investigation into one of its personnel who recently went viral over allegations of insulting locals while travelling in China
According to Bernama, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that the woman featured in the viral video is a member of the force.
He called on the public to remain calm, saying police would carry out a thorough investigation.
"Apart from disciplinary aspects, appropriate action will also be taken if any breach of the law is established," he told reporters yesterday, 23 June.
Mohd Khalid also reminded all police officers and personnel to maintain proper conduct at all times, whether in Malaysia or abroad, as they remain bound by the force's regulations and standard operating procedures even when off duty and out of uniform.
He added that the personnel involved will remain on active duty while the investigation is ongoing.
The controversy erupted after videos uploaded by the woman, known as social media influencer Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil, uploaded a video showing her and several friends making derogatory remarks about people in China during a trip
In the clip, the influencer, who uses the TikTok handle @ekyn.wong, was seen covering her nose while exclaiming in Malay that the area smelled bad and claiming that the locals around them did not bathe.
The video sparked widespread backlash, with many Malaysians condemning the behaviour as disrespectful and embarrassing. The incident also drew attention from international media.
Following the criticism, Asyiqin shared a statement from her lawyers on TikTok announcing legal action against individuals alleged to have made defamatory remarks, false accusations, or exposed information that damaged her reputation and businesses
The statement said Asyiqin, her family, and those close to her had been subjected to insults, threats, and harassment following the circulation of the video. It also stressed that the views expressed in the clips were her personal opinions.
However, on 20 June, Asyiqin also issued a public apology, saying she accepted full responsibility for her actions and acknowledged that her remarks may have offended others.
She described the comments she made in the video as a "spontaneous reaction", saying there was no intention to offend anyone or create conflict, and pledged to be more mindful of public sensitivities in the future.
