KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned the assault on Dang Wangi Police Chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, calling on authorities to swiftly investigate those responsible as tensions mount ahead of the Kampung Sungai Baru eviction scheduled for Thursday.
In a Facebook post today, Anwar reaffirmed the government’s respect for peaceful assembly and free expression, noting that these rights “must be exercised responsibly” and in accordance with law and proper etiquette.
He described the attack on a public official as “heinous” and unacceptable.
The prime minister demanded that the masterminds be identified and charged without delay.
“This incident of attacking and injuring a public official — the Dang Wangi District Police Chief — by irresponsible parties is a heinous act and must be condemned,” Anwar said.
He further urged the public to refrain from violence, incitement, hatred, and spreading misinformation, which he warned could undermine public order.
Police try to calm the tense situation at Kampung Sungai Baru, September 11, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Ahead of the eviction slated for September 11, residents of Kampung Sungai Baru have raised alarms over a circulating WhatsApp message offering RM100 to anyone willing to attend a protest event “pretending to be residents.”
According to MalaysiaNow, the message promised food and drinks, asking respondents to provide identification details and phone numbers.
Authorities have been asked to investigate the message’s origin, with locals suspecting that “paid gangsters” may be used to sow chaos and shift blame onto the community.
Residents say they have complied with legal advice and intend to defend their rights lawfully while awaiting a court’s decision on their appeal.
Meanwhile, the developer has reportedly refused to delay the eviction despite the pending appeal.
ACP Sulizmie was injured when an object, believed to be a rock, was thrown during an enforcement operation in Kampung Sungai Baru.
The operation involved cutting electricity supply and demolishing several homes, amidst resistance from some residents.
Photographs of the chief’s head injury quickly went viral, drawing widespread public concern.
