Cops arrest ex-PM's son over drugs

Hariz MohdPublished: Aug 24, 2025 6:12 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2025 7:35 AM

Police have arrested the son of a former prime minister on drug-related charges.

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar confirmed this when contacted by Malaysiakini.

Police have arrested the son of a former prime minister on drug-related charges.

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar confirmed this when contacted by Malaysiakini.

However, he declined to elaborate on the matter.

The arrest is believed to have been carried out yesterday.

Malaysiakini is withholding names pending official comment.

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