KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed an investigation into the alleged leak of a classified promotion list involving senior armed forces officers on Jan 18. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said statements from several people have been recorded to assist the probe. "Investigations are ongoing and are being conducted under the Official Secrets Act," he told reporters at Bukit Aman today. It was previously reported that the Defence Ministry lodged a police report following the leak of information involving the names, positions and movements of senior military officers. It said action could be taken under the Official Secrets Act, the Communications and Multimedia Act, the Armed Forces Act and the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations.

Source: New Strait Times February 10, 2026 08:20 UTC