KUALA LUMPUR: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has found negligence in the handling of a firearms training exercise at the Northern Region Rela Training Centre that resulted in an injury to a trainee. The commission said it had conducted investigations into complaints involving alleged negligence during a firearms training session at training centre on Nov 15, 2024, which led to injuries sustained by a participant of the Basic Induction Course for Rela officers. "We also investigated claims that the firearms training session conducted on the same date did not comply with existing legal provisions. Among the conditions was a requirement that each shooter be assisted by a police officer during the training session. The EAIC stressed that strict adherence to established procedures is crucial to safeguard the safety of personnel and trainees during firearms training exercises.

Source: The Star February 24, 2026 08:01 UTC