GEORGE TOWN – The ongoing police investigations against opposition MPs following their rally at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on August 2 are purely politically motivated, said Lim Guan Eng.
The DAP secretary-general said the investigations are also a waste of time and resources, as police should instead focus on looking after and protecting the people.
“This action is an effort to pressure (opposition) MPs into not carrying out their duties.
“If you want to investigate and take action, don’t do (unbeneficial things like calling me up for questioning),” he said when met by the media outside the northeast district police station, today.
The Bagan MP had arrived at the station at 1pm to testify and assist investigations of opposition MPs who had rallied to enter the Parliament building. He was accompanied by lawyer R.S.N. Rayer.
Lim said that the police action against the MPs also violated a motion that had been passed in Parliament last year, as the parliamentary session had not yet been officially adjourned.
The motion is in relation to the order directing the inspector-general of police to ensure that all MPs can enter the Dewan Rakyat without any hindrance.
“This session has not been officially postponed, so all the motions agreed last year are still in force.
“But it seems that we were stopped. Police need to answer why they prevented MPs from carrying out their duties and entering the office,” he said.
Lim also said that when the rally took place, he was informed by the Kuala Lumpur district police chief that the MPs could not enter Parliament that day, but were only allowed the next day.
“It simply does not make sense. If it is not allowed today, how can it be allowed the next day?” he asked.
Yesterday, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and Rayer were called in for questioning. Chow had given his statement to the police at his office in Komtar, while Rayer gave his statement at the northeast district police station.
It is understood that the investigations are being conducted in accordance with the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 and the Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. – The Vibes, August 11, 2021
