Police call up Zaid over Zahid's DNAA issue

The police today recorded the statement of the former minister in the Prime Minister's Department Zaid Ibrahim regarding his remarks on his social media post last Aug 30 over Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to an acquittal.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zin said the police took some time before calling Zaid (above) to record his statement because they needed to confirm a few things first.

"We need to confirm first that the account really belongs to him. That's why it takes some time for us to call him,” he told at a press conference at Bukit Aman today.

Shuhaily said the investigation against Zaid was conducted in accordance with Section 223 of the Sedition Act.

Earlier today, the police also recorded former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s statement over his alleged racist remarks during the recent Simpang Jeram state by-election campaign in Johor.

Police recorded Muhyiddin's statement at his office at the Malaysian Development and Investment Board building.

Commenting on the matter, Shuhaily said Zaid and Muhyiddin extended their full cooperation to the police.

"They answered all questions. The police will investigate and the investigation papers will be sent to the Attorney-General's Chamber (AGC) for further action," he said.

Regarding the gathering which was held without a permit in the federal capital last Saturday, he said the investigation papers on the matter will be sent to the AGC tomorrow.

Three investigation papers had been opened regarding the gathering, involving 29 people, and the investigation was conducted under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 and Section 505 of the Penal Code, he added.

- Bernama

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