KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The three People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) members who were allegedly assaulted by a man with the title “Datuk Seri” in an incident at a temple in Jalan Ampang here last Friday will be presented with commendation letters for their professional act in handling the situation.

Its director-general, Zulkifli Abidin said their patience and in not retaliating, despite being threatened and assaulted, should be praised and made an example by other Rela members.

“In appreciation of their commitment to their job, I will present each of them with a commendation today,” he said in a statement.

He said their attitude in handling the situation proved that Rela did their job by practicing noble values and avoid confrontation.

In the 6.30 am incident last Friday, the three Rela members — Melvin Cheong Mun Khai, 19, Lee Weng Poh, 27, and Leong Jiun Jie, 21 — were injured on the head, eye and abdomen, when allegedly hit and kicked by the “Datuk Seri” man.

It happened after the RELA members requested the man to move his Toyota Vellfire as the vehicle was obstructing traffic. but the man refused to do so.

Yesterday, Selangor Criminal Investigation Department head SAC Fadzil Ahmat said police had identified the suspect, aged 29, and urged him to surrender himself to facilitate investigation. — Bernama