Hishamuddin not subject of probe, MCMC clarifies

Civil rights activist Hishamuddin Rais is not the subject of any investigation, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has clarified.

According to the commission, Hishamuddin’s statement was recorded yesterday to assist investigations into an offensive post believed shared through his “TukarTiub” blog.

“The MCMC, in collaboration with the police, recorded Hishamuddin’s statement at 3.15pm yesterday, to assist in a probe into an ongoing case.

“The MCMC earlier handed a notice of attendance to Hishamuddin according to the relevant procedures. There were no detentions (involved) and no devices were seized, and the investigations concluded at 6.45pm,” said the commission in a statement today.

It further assured that all its investigations against individuals are carried out according to existing procedures.

Earlier today, Lawyers for Liberty director Zaid Malek urged the government to immediately drop the “outrageous” probe against Hishamuddin.

The prominent activist was quizzed for sharing a post originally written by former MP Tamrin Ghafar, which raised questions about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s health.

In the blog post republished by Hishamuddin, Tamrin, the son of former deputy prime minister Ghafar Baba, said he was called to the Bukit Aman police headquarters on April 30 over another article he wrote, which was also related to Anwar.

Zaid accused Anwar of using enforcement authorities to stifle criticisms and said the premier should file a civil suit like “all other citizens” if he feels that he has been defamed.

He then urged an immediate cease in the probe against Hishamuddin and called the government to suspend the usage of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act pending repeal.

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