2025-08-01,TUMPAT

District police have denied allegations made by a man claiming he lost his MyKad while in police custody.

Tumpat police chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Khairi Shafie, said the individual, in a viral social media post, alleged he had been fined RM300 by the state National Registration Department after losing his identity card.

Mohd Khairi clarified that the police follow strict standard operating procedures (SOP) in handling detainees' personal belongings, including identity cards.

"All items belonging to detainees are properly recorded and securely stored in a designated room, either as case exhibits or personal effects," he said in a statement.

Checks revealed that the individual in question had five previous criminal records involving drug-related and other offences.

His most recent arrest was on July 2, 2025, where he was investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug consumption.

"At the time of arrest, the individual was not in possession of a MyKad and only provided verbal identification to the police," Mohd Khairi said.

He added that the Tumpat police remain committed to safeguarding detainees' welfare and ensuring transparency in the discharge of their duties.

The public, he said, is advised against making baseless accusations or speculative remarks on social media that could erode trust in national security institutions.

For further enquiries, members of the public may contact the Public Affairs Unit of the Tumpat district police headquarters at 09-7257222.