Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has issued a warning against "making up stories" surrounding police's actions on individuals suspected of insulting the royal institution.
"We have given warnings, even the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had issued a decree, and so if there continue to be individuals who have the tendency to insult the royal institution, stern action will be taken.
"And when stern action is taken, don't make up stories. Be careful. We will take action regardless of the person's background," said Ayob during a press conference in Bukit Aman.
Ayob (above) said this in response to caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor who claimed that police had plotted his arrest, since six months ago, in an alleged attempt to undermine his credibility.
"Anyone can make any claims. That's up to the individual. But look at the chronology in Sanusi's case.
"He issued a statement on July 11, and on July 12 there was a police report lodged. On July 14, members of the Selangor Royal Council lodged a report.
"So it's based on that chronology that we conducted an arrest on July 18, and he (Sanusi) was charged in court," said Ayob.
As such, he said the issue of the alleged conspiracy did not arise.
On July 18, Sanusi faced two charges of sedition at the Selayang Sessions Court over his July 11 ceramah.
Both charges accused him of uttering words that had the tendency to incite disloyalty against a ruler.
Meanwhile, Ayob confirmed that police had on July 17 submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers two other related investigations against PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng.
"We are waiting for further instructions. Police only carry out investigations," he said.
Lim, who said his statement was misinterpreted, was investigated for allegedly claiming that Perikatan Nasional will destroy temples in Penang if they formed the state government in the upcoming polls.
Hadi is under probe for his Facebook post on July 8, alleging that DAP intends to retain the meaning of Islam in the Federal Constitution based on the British colonialists’ interpretation, which upholds liberalism and freedoms espoused by Western countries.
Both leaders are being investigated under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, for touching on matters related to race, religion and royalty. - Mkini
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