Superman Hew Out On Police Bail Lawyer

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Former DAP member, Hew Kuan Yau was released from police custody two days ago, following his arrest over speeches two weeks ago that allegedly threatened public order.
Lawyer Chong Kar Yan, who is counsel for Hew (above), confirmed that the latter was released from the Dang Wangi police district headquarters on Saturday.
“Hew was released on police bail at around 11am on Saturday,” the counsel told Malaysiakini today.
She added that there was no word so far on whether Hew would be charged in court.
On Nov 23, Pahang police chief Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf reportedly said that the ex-DAP member was arrested with the assistance of officers from Bukit Aman at Puchong Jaya, and Hew was held at the Dang Wangi police district headquarters pending remand proceedings.
In a media statement, Ramli said the Pahang police had been investigating a video of a political speech made on Nov 17 in Raub Perdana, Pahang- featuring Hew.
Various charges
In addition, Hew is also being investigated for another political speech that allegedly took place at Taman Pandan Mawar, Malacca, on Nov 18, which is the eve of the 15th general election polling day.
Hew is being probed under three separate laws for each of the two alleged offences.
The first is Section 4A of the Election Offences Act 1954 for offences of promoting feelings of hostility or ill-will. A conviction under this provision is punishable with up to five years imprisonment, up to RM10,000 fine, or both.
A person convicted under this provision is not eligible to be a voter or to contest an election for five years.
The 52-year-old is also being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (statements likely to cause public alarm whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the state or against the public tranquillity), and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
An offence under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code is punishable with up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both, upon conviction.
An offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, meanwhile, is punishable with up to one-year imprisonment, a fine up to RM50,000, or both, upon conviction. - Mkini

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