JOHOR BAHRU: The Kota Tinggi District Council (MDKT) is investigating the incident in which one of its enforcement officers allegedly assaulted a civilian, which has gone viral on social media.
In a statement on Saturday (Aug 12), the local authority said MDKT views the issue of misconduct by its personnel seriously and that a thorough investigation into the case is underway.
"MDKT has taken note of the report (of a viral video on the incident) and is conducting a detailed investigation into the matter.
"If found guilty, action will be taken against the individual involved in accordance with existing legal provisions," said MDKT.
On Friday (Aug 12), a 34-second video recording of a man believed to be an enforcement personnel of a local council chasing and kicking a man on the sidewalk of a row of shops went viral on social media. - Bernama
