Cops Probe Guan Eng For Sedition Over Temple Remark

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Police have confirmed receiving several police reports and have initiated investigations against DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng over allegations that he touched on 3R - religion, royalty and race - issues.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department deputy director G Suresh Kumar said the Bagan MP is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(b) of the Penal Code.
Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act carries a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both, upon conviction.
In addition, Lim is also being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network services.
Suresh said the police have received several police reports on the matter.
“The statement was believed to have been made by (Lim) at the 2023 Tian Fu Gong White Dragon King Singapore-Malaysia Tour event in Tokong Batu in Jelutong, Penang, on July 7.
“On July 8, MalaysiaNow published an article related to the DAP chairperson,” he said.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the police will call Lim soon over his speech.
“We are investigating and he will be called in the nearest future,” he was quoted saying by Utusan Malaysia.
Lim vs Fadhli
Earlier today, Perikatan Nasional Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari instructed PN Youth machinery to lodge police reports nationwide in protest against Lim for saying PN will destroy Buddhist or Chinese temples in Penang.
In response, Lim challenged Fadhli to personally lodge a police report against him.
Perikatan Nasional Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli ShaariThe former finance minister has repeatedly denied making the claim, clarifying that his speech was made in reference to a case of a Hindu temple in Kedah being demolished in July 2020.
China Press has also issued a clarification saying that MalaysiaNow incorrectly translated Lim’s quotes.
“The translation of the website was incorrect; neither the headline nor the news content mentioned Buddhist temples or Chinese temples," the article said.
The article stated that the original publication cited Lim as saying that the ‘Green Wave’ would result in temples of other races being destroyed, but that as long as Penang remained (out of PN's hands), freedom of religion would be upheld.
The article also included a "verbatim" transcript, in which Lim reportedly said in the “Green Wave”, temples found to be an "eyesore" - especially Hindu’s - might get torn down.
Keeping track of 3R
Meanwhile, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said his ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will continuously scrutinise and monitor the 3R.
“The Communications and Digital Ministry and the MCMC will scrutinise and keep track of 3R issues that are raised,” he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Several PN leaders such as PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and Permatang Pauh MP Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad were previously investigated for allegedly spewing insults against 3R.
It was last reported in April that investigation papers on the duo were completed and would be handed over to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) for further action.
It was also reported in June that an investigation paper was opened against former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for alleged contempt towards the royal institution and would also be referred to the AGC.
However, none of the leaders have been charged. - Mkini

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