A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening an enforcement officer from the Ipoh City Council while the officer was issuing a compound notice at Jalan Pengkalan Barat 35 on July 25, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah said the suspect acted aggressively by attempting to ram the victim with his vehicle, following him, grabbing him by the collar, and issuing threats [1].
The enforcement officer suffered minor injuries and filed a police report after the incident [1, 2, 3]. Police detained the suspect at about 12:40pm on July 26 to assist with investigations [1, 2, 3]. Authorities are investigating the case under Section 353 of the Penal Code for using criminal force against a public servant, which carries a maximum penalty of two years’ jail or a fine up to RM10,000, or both. The suspect also faces charges under Section 506 for criminal intimidation, punishable by up to two years in jail or a fine, or both [1].
Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah said police will seek a remand order to complete the investigation and warned stern action will be taken against anyone who obstructs, assaults, or threatens public servants while on duty [1, 2].
The case remains under active investigation by Ipoh police.
