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WED · 2026-06-24 · 05:45 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0624-86931
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Malaysian police officer faces disciplinary probe over viral ‘smelly’ Chinese video

Malaysia's Inspector General of Police, Mohd Khalid Ismail, has initiated a disciplinary inquiry into a police officer identified as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil. This action follows the circulation of viral videos in which the officer appeared to mock people in China as "smelly." The videos generated anger in both Malaysia and China, leading the officer to issue a public apology.

Iman Muttaqin YusofSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-24 · 05:45 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Malaysian police officer faces disciplinary probe over viral ‘smelly’ Chinese video
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Malaysia's Inspector General of Police, Mohd Khalid Ismail, has initiated a disciplinary inquiry into a police officer identified as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil. This action follows the circulation of viral videos in which the officer appeared to mock people in China as "smelly." The videos generated anger in both Malaysia and China, leading the officer to issue a public apology. The police chief confirmed on Tuesday that an internal investigation has commenced against the officer involved.

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Authorities have begun an internal investigation into the personnel involved.

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The viral clips triggered anger in both Malaysia and China.

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The officer involved was identified by her lawyer as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil.

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Malaysian police chief opened a disciplinary inquiry into an officer who posted viral videos mocking Chinese people.

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Malaysia’s police chief has opened a disciplinary inquiry into a police officer who posted viral videos showing Malaysian tourists mocking people in China as “smelly” after the clips triggered anger in both countries and prompted a public apology.Inspector General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said on Tuesday authorities had begun an internal investigation into the personnel involved, identified by her lawyer as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil.“I have received information on the matter and we have recently opened a disciplinary investigation paper against the officer involved,” Khalid told reporters.
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