The Registrar of Societies (ROS) has summoned social activist Maria Chin Abdullah to assist with investigations into human rights NGO Suaram, much to her bewilderment as she is not involved with the group.
A steering-committee member of the Coalition for Clean and Fair election (Bersih), Maria said the letter was sent to her office last Friday evening. She was not in at the time, so another letter was faxed to her house today.
Maria told Malaysiakini that she is not even a member of Suaram, although she supports the group’s actions and activities.
The probe is apparently connected to a report originating from Muar, Johor, against Suaram.
“I am perplexed. I asked whether my name was mentioned in the report and they said ‘No’. I am not a Suaram member and I do not know why they require a statement from me,” she said.
“I was only told by the RoS to attend the meeting scheduled for Wednesday. However, I have asked that it be postponed to Friday at their office in Putrajaya.”
The ROS cited Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Code in summoning Maria to provide a statement.
In recent months, Suaram has come under intense pressure from the authorities, and a six-agency task force is investigating its status and activities from different aspects.
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