Malaysian Police Officer Under Investigation Following Offensive Viral Videos
A disciplinary inquiry has been initiated by Malaysia's police chief concerning an officer who appeared in viral videos derogatorily referring to individuals in China, leading to widespread outrage and a public apology.
The Malaysian police chief has launched an inquiry into an officer who was featured in viral videos that mocked Chinese individuals, referring to them as 'smelly'.
These videos have sparked significant backlash in both Malaysia and China, prompting the officer to issue a public apology.
The incident, which occurred on June 24, 2026, has raised concerns regarding the conduct of police personnel and their impact on international relations.
Updates
Update at 05:45 UTC on 2026-06-24
South China Morning Post reported Malaysia’s police chief has opened a disciplinary inquiry into a woman who appeared in viral videos mocking people in China as “smelly”, after the clips triggered anger in both countries and forced her into a public apology. Inspector-Gener.
Sources: South China Morning Post