KUALA LUMPUR: The police have verified that Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) leader Abdul Hadi Awang was present on Tuesday (Aug 30) to give his declaration in relation to his comments claiming that non-Muslim and non-Bumiputera communities are the majority involved with corruption.
Without disclosing further details, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) corporate communication chief associate commissioner of police (ACP) A Skandaguru said Abdul Hadi was present with his lawyer at Bukit Aman.
“He cooperated throughout the declaration recording session. Bukit Aman Criminal Analysis Department (JSJ) Classified Criminal Investigation Device (USJT) is conducting the investigation, inch he said inside a statement here today.
On Monday, Bernama reported that this police have opened an investigation paper against Abdul Hadi over his statement declaring that non-Muslims plus non-Bumiputeras were considered to be the majority involved with problem in the country.
“These groups who chase illicit gains… harm our politics as they are the roots intended for corruption and the majority of them are non-Muslims plus non-Bumiputras, ” Abdul Hadi had stated in a Facebook write-up on Aug 20.
The. Skandaguru reportedly stated an investigation against Abdul Hadi was being carried out under Section 505 (C) of the Penal Code for providing statements likely to stimulate the community and Area 233 of the Marketing communications and Multimedia Act for improper usage of network facilities or even network services.
He also said that so far, 28 law enforcement reports have been made over the remarks.
He had earlier advised the public to not speculate or create any statements that could interfere with police investigations.
“PDRM furthermore calls on the public to be more cautious about issues that touch on religious and racial sensitivities that can threaten social tranquility. Strict action will be taken against any party that affects public order plus national security, inch said A. Skandaguru.