KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) has the authority to initiate its own investigation into the recent fatal police shooting in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, the Home Ministry told Parliament.

In a written reply yesterday, the ministry said the IPCC, as an independent and impartial body, is empowered by the IPCC Act 2022, which allows the commission to probe police misconduct cases in the public interest.

"In this matter, the Ministry fully leaves it to the IPCC, as an independent and impartial body, to take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the law," it said.

The remark was in response to a question from Selayang MP William Leong regarding the IPCC's role and how the government co...