KUALA LUMPUR: His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Regent of Johor has urged the police to probe the alleged assault of an e-hailing driver, saying he wanted justice for the victim.
In a statement, Tunku Ismail said he was informed of the alleged assault and immediately informed the police's escort team to cooperate with investigations.
"I do not condone any illegal action or intimidation. I urge the authorities to investigate thoroughly the incident where a police officer escort is alleged to have committed a harmful act.
"I hope the authorities will take action in accordance with the law and give the victim justice."
Tunku Ismail called for the authorities to be given space to probe the incident.
"I am also aware that there is a movement to drag the royal institution by using this incident, but to link the actions of an external security personnel with myself and the entire royal institution is uncalled for."
It was previously, reported that the police were probing the alleged assault, purportedly involving a bodyguard tasked with escorting a VVIP.
Later, the e-hailing driver, who is deaf-mute, lodged a report stating that the matter had been resolved and that he did not want to prolong the matter.