Alor setar: The Home Ministry (KDN) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will ensure the welfare of Corporal Mohd Hafizul Izham Mazlan's family is safeguarded after he was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest criminals in Alor Setar, Kedah, yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that Mohd Hafizul's passing was a significant loss to the country and PDRM. He assured that all related payments, including gratuities, ex-gratia, rewards, and other contributions, would be directed to his next of kin without delay. The PDRM has also arranged the funeral with full honors, recognizing the corporal's service to the nation.

Minister Saifuddin Nasution expressed his deep appreciation for the late Corporal Mohd Hafizul Izham's service and extended his condolences to the family. He highlighted the corporal's courage and his commitment to safeguarding national security. Saifuddin noted that such sacrifices inspire all national security personnel and reflect the noble values upheld by the PDRM.

Corporal Mohd Hafizul Izham is survived by his wife, Nur Azhanis Mohd Yusoff, and their three children, Muhammad Akif Naufal, Muhammad Ammar Nazran, and Muhammad Afiq Nazim. He was attached to the Kedah police contingent's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and succumbed to severe injuries after being rammed by a vehicle driven by a fleeing burglary suspect. While one suspect was apprehended at the scene, three others were later captured in Kepala Batas, Alor Setar.