Anwar orders transparent probe into Noorizwan's death in custody

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed police to conduct a thorough, transparent and uncompromising investigation into the death of 42-year-old Noorizwan Zulkefly in police custody.

Anwar said he had taken note of Noorizwan's family members, who came to submit an appeal letter to him today, and expressed his condolences over the death.

He said he understood the grief and anxiety faced by the family as they awaited answers about the circumstances surrounding Noorizwan's death.

"I have taken note of the presence of the family of Noorizwan Zulkefly to submit an appeal letter to me today.

"I am deeply saddened by his passing and understand the grief and anxiety of the family who are awaiting answers," he said in a Facebook post today.