PKR vice-president Sivarasa Rasiah had his statement recorded by the police today, following a report he lodged against the Inspector General of Police, Musa Hassan, on Tuesday, alleging the top cop had lied in court over his academic qualifications.

NONE Sivarasa (left) , when contacted by Malaysiakini said he was accompanied by his lawyer N Surendran at the Dang Wangi police station.

"One ASP R Anandan spent one hour and 15 minutes to record my statement where he asked for details over the report.

"The case has been classified under section 191 of the Penal Code, for perjury. This is a serious offense as Musa had allegedly lied while testifying before Judge Augustine Paul in Anwar Ibrahim's corruption trial in 1998," he said.

During the trial, Musa had allegedly told the court that he had a degree in law. However, Sivarasa who is also PKR vice-president and Subang MP, claimed that Musa only possessed a diploma.

Sivarasa said Musa also alleged the misconception had also resulted in several media reporting that he had a law degree from the United Kingdom when he was appointed as the IGP.

The issue came about when Musa testified at the trial of Commercial Crimes Investigation Department chief, Ramli Yusuff, over alleged abuse of power, and Musa stated he only possessed a diploma in law and management studies.

Ramli was however, acquitted of the charge of abusing his position by the Sessions Court. The High Court had also upheld the Sessions Court decision.

Call for end to Musa's tenure

NONE Sivarasa lodged a report against Musa (right) on Tuesday at the Damansara police station.

The Subang MP, also called on the government not to extend Musa's contract. Musa's contract was extended from last year to this September.

"He is unfit to hold the highest post within the police if he had cheated the court and public," he said.

He said perjury is a serious offence under the Penal Code, punishable with seven years jail, and also liable to a fine.

Sivarasa said there must be other qualified and clean senior police officers around to replace Musa.

Recently, Musa was also in the limelight following speculation that he had tendered his resignation which he subsequently denied.

In an interview with Mingguan Malaysia , Musa alleged the presence of a 'third party' that is making demands on the police force, and described them as either politicians or certain individuals.

Musa claimed these people were putting pressure on the Royal Malaysian Police Force (RMP) as they might have been uncomfortable with certain orders given by him.