What media report claimed the nine cops were transferred to Sarawak and Sabah?

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The Sinar Harian Report Claimed Nine Cops Were Transferred to Sarawak and Sabah

A media report published by Sinar Harian claimed that nine police personnel from Selangor, who are under investigation for alleged extortion, were transferred to Sarawak and Sabah. This report quoted Selangor Deputy Police chief Datuk S. Sasikala Devi as the source for this information. However, the Sarawak State Secretary’s Office has since clarified that these transfers have not occurred.
Sinar Harian Quoted Selangor Deputy Police Chief

The report in question, published by Sinar Harian, specifically cited Selangor Deputy Police chief Datuk S. Sasikala Devi. According to the publication, Devi stated that the nine personnel accused of extorting a businessman in Gombak, Selangor, were transferred to the Borneo states.
Sarawak State Secretary's Office Denied Transfers

The Sarawak State Secretary’s Office has officially denied the claims made in the Sinar Harian report. They confirmed that they had contacted the Sarawak Police Commissioner’s office to verify the information and were informed that the nine personnel have not been transferred to Sarawak and Sabah.
Public and Political Reaction to the Claimed Transfers

The initial report by Sinar Harian prompted significant reactions in Sarawak. Politicians and non-governmental organisations expressed disappointment and shock upon hearing the news. For instance, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women head Kho Teck Wan called for the nine individuals to be suspended instead of transferred, and Sarawak PKR urged the state government to utilise its immigration powers to prevent their entry.

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