KOTA BARU – An investigation into a Raya bash held at the house of a politician in Machang, 46km from here, is almost completed and is expected to be handed to the deputy public prosecutor next week, said Kelantan police chief Datuk Shafien Mamat.
“To date, police have taken the statement of nine individuals and will call several others to help in the investigation,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters after visiting the enhanced movement control order area in Kg Pauh Lima in the Banggu sub-district here today.
Last Sunday, nine individuals were called to aid investigations over a “ziarah raya” event involving a politician, after police received reports from the public on the matter on May 15.
Prior to this, several pictures of the politician allegedly flouting the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the movement control order (MCO) by having Raya visits, apart from not wearing a face mask, went viral.
The investigation was conducted under Regulation 17(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Regulations (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) 2021. – Bernama, May 26, 2021
