Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has urged police to confirm whether they have arrested a woman for allegedly criticising Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
This is after the police’s silence for more than 24 hours since press queries about the reported arrest of a TikTok user who goes by Jorjet Myla under the Sedition Act, purportedly over a video rant against the premier.
When contacted, Hassan said under the Police Act, all police action must be transparent and in compliance with regulations.
"There can't be any secret police action when a member of the public is arrested.
"Police action in criminal matters must comply with the Criminal Procedure Code. Malaysia is a democratic country, not a police state," he told Malaysiakini.
The PKR lawmaker added that police must disclose to the public and the press whether Myla had indeed been arrested.
Hassan also called for the woman to be immediately released without condition.
"There is no reason to detain her without strong reasons. The Sedition Act should be put on moratorium so it can be abolished," he said.
Lack of confirmation
Yesterday, social media was rife with posts claiming that Myla had been detained and remanded for three days.
The posts alleged that the arrest was over a TikTok video where she railed against Anwar, accusing the prime minister of constantly blaming others for his perceived ineptitude and lacklustre performance.
She said Anwar was still behaving like he was an opposition leader, and suggested that the PKR president may find it more comfortable not to be in government.
Malaysiakini had repeatedly requested the police to confirm the arrest and other details since yesterday morning.
The portal has not been able to verify the case facts due to the lack of confirmation, including whether Myla was arrested for the video in question or for other reasons.
Myla was said to be unrepresented during her remand hearing. - Mkini
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