KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded a statement from Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan in connection with allegedly insensitive remarks about Hindus.
Sentul OCPD Asst Comm Beh Eng Lai said police recorded the Rantau assemblyman’s statement on Wednesday (July 20).
“We have recorded his statement.
“The case will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor soon,” he said when contacted on Thursday (July 21).
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In a previous interview with Asia Times, Mohamad reportedly referred to the kavadi as a “burden” while explaining Umno’s defeat in the 14th General Election.
A report was made at the Sentul police headquarters by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s associate wing.