Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) at Bukit Aman to immediately investigate the death of Noorizwan.
The directive underscores the importance of establishing the circumstances surrounding the death through a thorough and impartial investigation.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the investigation must be conducted carefully following the discovery of unusual external injuries on the body of Noorizwan Zulkefly, 42, who died after being held in custody at the Cheras District Police Headquarters.
Mohd Khalid instructed Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar to expedite the investigation and publicly disclose its findings. He said an official statement on the cause of death would be issued once the relevant post-mortem and laboratory results were available.
Meanwhile, Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) confirmed that the post-mortem examination found external injuries but no injuries to Noorizwan’s internal organs. The exact cause of death remains undetermined pending laboratory analysis.
Noorizwan was arrested on 19 September 2026 to assist investigations under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Penal Code. He was referred to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz for treatment on 30 September before being pronounced dead at 1.52am on 1 October 2026. Police have assured the public that the investigation will continue as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
