Perak exco Howard Lee (photo, above) claimed a death threat was made against him in a Whatsapp group.

Lee said his aide had lodged a police report and he had met the police today for his statement to be recorded.

"I leave it to the police to investigate the death threat," he said in a statement today.

Lee did not disclose the nature of the death threat but said a screenshot of the threat was sent to him.

"I am always open to differing opinions but death threats such as this are serious and require action from the authorities," said the DAP Youth chief.

The Pasir Pinji assemblyperson stressed that he has conducted his duties as a Perak exco to the best of his ability.

Lee is in charge of the youth, sports and human capital portfolio in the Perak government.