A senior police officer in Sabah is in the process of being transferred following allegations that he sexually harassed six of his men and a member of the People's Volunteer Corps (Rela).

Bukit Aman's integrity and standards compliance department (Jips) director Zamhri Yahya told Malaysiakini that the officer, a district police chief, will be moved to the Sabah police contingent headquarters pending further action.

"He will be transferred and stern disciplinary action will be taken against him because it's a serious offence. He can face suspension or more," he added...