Cops probing Hadi over alleged 3R remarks against DAP

The police confirmed that PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is being investigated for his recent remarks that allegedly touch on the 3R (royalty, religion and race) sensitivities.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department's (CID) deputy director (forensics and strategic planning) G S Suresh Kumar said the investigation was carried out following Hadi's statement that DAP intends to retain the meaning of Islam in the Federal Constitution based on the colonialist's interpretation, which upholds liberalism and freedoms espoused by the West.

"The investigation is being conducted by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Division D5, CID Bukit Aman, under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998," he said in a statement today.

Suresh Kumar said that the statement is believed to have been made through a post on Hadi's Facebook page on July 8 and published in a local news portal on the same day.

He advised the public not to make any speculations that could interfere with the investigation process.

"Stern action will be taken against any party that threatens public order and national security," he said.