Disabled man detained under ISA

The former PKR Youth member was detained for alleged subversive activities, says lawyer N Surendran.

KUALA LUMPUR: A 42-year-old disabled restaurant owner has been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for subversive activities, said lawyer N Surendran.

According to him, Kadir Hashim, who only has one arm, was detained by the police at his residence in Kampung Kerinchi here yesterday evening.

“He has been detained for subversive activities,” the lawyer told FMT. “Lawyers for Liberty would be taking up this case,” he added.

He also told FMT that he had no further information regarding Kadir. Nevertheless, a press conference would be held on Monday.

Kadir, 42, is believed to be a PKR Youth member, said Anti-ISA Movement (GMI) coordinator, E Nalini.

However, Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar, when contacted, said that Kadir was a former member. - FMT