ON HUMAN RIGHTS, JUSTICE AND PEACE ISSUES, LABOUR RIGHTS, MIGRANT RIGHTS, FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY, TOWARDS AN END OF TORTURE, POLICE ABUSES, DISCRIMINATION...
PETRONAS (a government linked company) must be SOLELY responsible for the damage caused by its PIPELINE fire...Why should the government use the peoples' monies?
This is not like a natural disaster like FLOOD or earthquake - where it is OK use government funds. In this case, it must be PETRONAS(the corporate entity) that should bear the cost.
We are still in the DARK as to what caused the FIRE? That should be the priority of the government - a comprehensive investigation to investigate the cause of the FIRE...was it because of poorly maintained pipelines - Is the fault solely PETRONAS? or also some local government or government agency that failed to ensure proper construction and maintenance of the pipes... the BLAME for the disaster lies on someone?
Was it OLD pipes, due to be replaced but was not replaced wrongly by Petronas to save money? Did the government say OK?
Is Petronas wholly wholly owned by the government, or NOT - are there other owners too, being individuals and other corporation. Is Petronas owned in part by some foreign entity like BlackRock?? We need to know - because all the shareholders must foot the Bill and not just the Federal Government and/or State governments?
Who built the PIPELINE - some 'crony' or some trusted company? Who approved the construction, and ensured that the construction was according to SPECIFICATIONS and standards set by the government?
WHAT happened and whose fault is the PRIORITY - and if it is PETRONAS or those who are responsible who should bear the cost of damages, and compensation of VICTIMS?
Anwar Ibrahim is the Finance Minister, hence wholly responsible for PETRONAS - should he not at least APOLOGIZE, or even RESIGN for this disaster - not try to get the government to take the blame, and use people's monies yet again - the TRUTH first.
It comes so soon after the 'Sapura Energy Scandal' where the government again 'bailed out' a company - by settling its debts to vendors. There too, no investigation - no identifying of the people responsible for the LOSS. Just pump in government money, which belongs to the PEOPLE not Anwar.
Debt-laden Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG)
has received a lifeline in the form of a RM1.1 billion investment from
the Minister of Finance (Inc) through its special purpose vehicle
Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd (MDH). - Edge, 11/3/2025
Same thing happened with FELDA or FELDA Settlers - again paid for Felda Settlers Debt - There too,. no explanation of how come the debt arose, no identification of the wrongdoers, no action against the wrongdoers...just settled the DEBT.
"The RM8.3 billion settler's loans remained on the financial books of
Felda and were not written off during the administration of the PN
government or BN-PN government but rather on or after the formation of
the unity government. - NST, 27/11/2023
This is not the way the GOVERNMENT should be run, or more importantly peoples' MONIES be used...
Foolishly Anwar Ibrahim is trying to push the blame to the Government? And we will pay the VICTIMS damages/compensation for the losses they suffered.
Will the victims be tricked into signing some document that they accept these monies as full and final settlement, and surrender their right to sue or claim damages from Petronas and those responsible?
The priority is to find out the TRUTH - what happened, and who is responsible? If needed, take criminal action against them, and maybe even civil action. Help the victims prepare their legal action against those responsible - which may at the end of the day also include the Local Government, State government and Federal Governments?
This was NO ACT OF GOD like a flood, earthquake or Tsunami...
Even, in the FELDA and Sapura issue, there was not even a Government WHITE PAPER - basically the government's explanation, that usually is tabled in Parliament. So, money spent - but no explanation, identification of the 'culprits' and faults that caused the loss, etc..
NO RCI also - this is a lot of money of the people, more precious now as we are in debt RM1.5 Trillion or more...
I worry about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and his style of governance - his easy 'forgiving' of perpetrators, and no action taken against the wrongdoers... OH, its OK, the government will help...
Govt, Petronas, to repair and rebuild properties damaged by pipeline fire
Prime
Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this after visiting the
site of the now-extinguished blaze this evening. - BERNAMA pic
SUBANG
JAYA: The federal government and national energy company Petronas, with
the help of the Selangor government, will repair and rebuild properties
damaged by today's gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this after visiting the site of the now-extinguished blaze this evening.
"The responsibility of restoring this residential area, repairing or
replacing (damaged properties), will be fully undertaken by us, The
Federal Government and Petronas, in cooperation with the state
government.
"There is no need to worry, it will just take a bit of time," Anwar told reporters at the site.
Anwar said rebuilding the area and affected properties may take around a year.
"It's not like a flood that sometimes takes a week or two (before people can return home)."
Anwar said the entire government machinery including the Housing and
Local Government Ministry will meet to submit proposals on the way
forward after discussions with residents groups.
In the meantime, the government will provide RM5,000 to those whose
homes were destroyed, while those whose houses were damaged will receive
RM2,500.
Anwar said if needed, the government and Petronas would look at the need to increase aid.
The fire was reportedly accompanied by several explosions that shook
the ground. The flames also caused fires at several houses as the
pipeline was located near residential areas.
Earlier today, a massive explosion and fire broke out at a Petronas
gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, causing widespread panic as
huge flames shot up into the air.
The heat from the flames — felt kilometres away from the burning site
— were said to have melted plastic and rubber objects within a wide
radius of the pipeline.
A total of 145 people were injured and are receiving treatment in several hospitals.
In terms of property damage, 227 houses were affected, of which 78 were razed to the ground.
Meanwhile, 365 vehicles were damaged, including 275 cars and 56 motorcycles.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire at the source at 3.45pm. - NST, 1/4/2025
GENDER DISCRIMINATION - Most often it has been discrimination against WOMEN, and we opposed it. But, there are is also discrimination against MEN - and, it is also Gender Discrimination - and, as such, our position must be same on principle if we oppose discrimination based on Gender. We must oppose all forms of Discrimination based on Gender - there is no CHOICE...
GENDER DISCRIMINATION in SOSMA - Women can get BAIL but not men because the law says so, and this is DISCRIMINATION based on GENDER...
(1) Bail shall not be granted to a person who has been charged with a security offence.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)-
(a) a person below the age of eighteen years;
(b) a woman; or
(c) a sick or an infirm person,
charged with a security offence, other than an offence under Chapter VIA of the Penal Code [Act 574] and the Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Act 2015 [Act 770],
may be released on bail subject to an application by the Public
Prosecutor that the person be attached with an electronic monitoring
device in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.
So, ALL MEN in the GISBH case had their Bail application rejected because they were MEN, but all the 8 women that applied were released on Bail because they were WOMEN. The Court did try to use the exception of 'sick or an infirm person' but that could not be applied
Latifah, in allowing the applications by
the eight women, said they fell under the exemption category stipulated
under Section 13(2)(b) of Sosma.“There is no evidence in the (public
prosecutor’s) reply affidavit to show the applicants have a risk of
absconding. The affidavit only states that there is a very high
probability the applicants will contact or meet with witnesses or
victims and may try to influence them.
“However, the applicants have given an undertaking not to meet or contact the witnesses if bail is granted. “Taking this into account, the court
exercises its discretionary power provided in the Act to grant bail to
all the applicants,” she said.She ordered the women to report
themselves at a nearby police station every two weeks, appear in court
on every date set, and not to disturb any of the witnesses in the case.
The men could have been granted bail on the same conditions - but the BAR was their GENDER - they were MEN, not women.
Discrimination based on GENDER was effectively eliminated in Malaysia on 8/9/2001 when CONSTITUTION
(AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT 2001 came into force, and thereafter NO more
discrimination against citizens on the ground of GENDER in any law - and
that reasonably includes SOSMA.
Article 8 Federal Constitution - Equality
(2) Except as
expressly authorized by this Constitution, there shall be no
discrimination against citizens on the ground only of religion, race,
descent, place of birth or gender in any law or in the appointment to
any office or employment under a public authority or in the
administration of any law relating to the acquisition, holding or
disposition of property or the establishing or carrying on of any trade,
business, profession, vocation or employment.
Thus, Section 13(2)(b) SOSMA is most likely ULTRA VIRES the Federal Constitution... and as such invalid.
In Malaysia, under the administration of criminal justice, other provisions that discriminate based on Gender is the judicial punishment of WHIPPING...
Section 289 Criminal Procedure Code - Sentence of whipping forbidden in certain cases
No sentence of whipping shall be executed by installments, and none of the following persons shall be punishable with whipping:
(a)females;
(b) males sentenced to death;
(c)
males whom the Court considers to be more than fifty years of age,
except males sentenced to whipping under section 376, 377C, 377CA or
377E of the Penal Code.
Women cannot be whipped but men can, is another case of Gender discrimination.
The presumption that men are stronger than women, and can withstand being whipped is wrong. Even men are not the same, some are physically stronger and some are at higher risk of sustaining serious injury, even death, if they are whipped.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the
government to join other nations in taking a firm stance against
torture, including corporal punishment, following the recent death of an
inmate at Pokok Sena Prison, allegedly resulting from whipping. - NST, 22/10/2024
Whipping as a criminal punishment should have been abolished a long time ago. It is a form of corporal punishment that inflicts TORTURE, physical pain - that can inflict even permanent physical and psychological injury on persons, totally different from other judicial sentences like imprisonment, fines, community service.
The whipping in the criminal administration of justice is very different from the whipping or caning in the Syariah legal system - where the purpose is shame or embarrassment, not torture, the breaking of shin, the drawing of blood, or damage to flesh, nerves, bones and body.
Right to apply for BAIL in SOSMA is just that. It is not a guarantee that the application will succeed, and the accused will be released on BAIL. Whether Bail application succeeds or not is up to the Court(Judge) who will consider all relevant factors before deciding to grant BAIL or not.
Even, if BAIL is granted, many, mostly POOR or in the B40/M40 class, may simply not be able to get out on Bail, as they cannot afford the Bail amount, or they cannot get the needed sureties. Some, knowing this, do not even make any Bail applications - and choose to languish in detention until their trial is over - which in Malaysia now can take very very long at times. At present, NO POLICY to expedite trials to end fast, maybe in less than 6 months, for those in languish in detention because they are denied BAIL, or simply cannot meet the Bail conditions. Many a time, it is because of POVERTY.
Although, the High Court did not grant bail - some courts have. Blame lies with government and Parliament who should remove gender discriminatory provisions in law
Judicial commissioner Su Tiang Joo said
this is because Section 13 of the Security Offences (Special Measures)
Act (Sosma) is in breach of the gender equality provision under Article 8
of the Federal Constitution....“Such discrimination goes against the
non-gender discrimination provision housed within the fundamental
liberty of equality, which is expressly provided in Article 8(1) and (2)
of the Federal Constitution,” he said in his judgment to grant bail for
eight men facing charges for being members of an organised criminal
group named “Kumpulan Viki Naidu”.- FMT, 11/11/2021
High Court dismisses bail bid by GISBH CEO, 12 others
However, eight women accused, including Nasiruddin Ali’s wife, Azura Yusof, are granted bail of RM40,000 each in two sureties.
Shah
Alam High Court judge Latifah Tahar said GISBH CEO Nasiruddin Ali and
the 12 others are in stable health and able to carry out their daily
activities independently. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA:
The Shah Alam High Court today dismissed the application
by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) CEO Nasiruddin
Ali and 12 others, facing charges of being members of an organised crime
group, to be allowed bail.
Apart from Nasiruddin, 66, the others are
Adib At-Tamimi, 33; Shukri Noor, 54; Afdaluddin Latif, 35; Sayuti Omar,
36; Fazil Jasin, 58; Dhirar Fakhrur Razi, 35; Mokhtar Tajuddin, 61;
Fajrul Islam Khalid, 29; Abu Ubaidah Ahmad Shukri, 35; Shuhaimi Mohamed,
57; Hasnan Abd Hamid, 54; and Zahid Azhar @ Nadzri, 52.
However, the court allowed the
application for bail by eight women – Nasiruddin’s wife Azura Yusof, 58;
Nurul Jannah Idris, 29; Nur Jannah Omar, 33; Siti Salmiah Ismail, 58;
Asmat @ Asmanira Ramly, 45; Siti Hajar Ismail, 52; Khalilatul-Zalifah
Jamil, 28; and Mahani Kasim, 55.
Each of them was allowed bail of RM40,000 in two sureties.
Justice Latifah Tahar, in dismissing the
bail applications by Nasiruddin and the 12 men, said they failed to meet
any of the conditions provided for in Section 13(2) of the Security
Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012.
She said seven of the applicants –
Nasiruddin, Mokhtar, Hasnan, Fazil, Shuhaimi, Zahid and Shukri – were
not under the age of 18 or within the category stipulated for exemption
from detention in the section.
There was also insufficient evidence in their affidavits showing they had health problems.
“Most of the applicants reported
having illnesses, including diabetes and high blood pressure, and said
they were taking medication provided by the medical authorities.
“The latest health report provided by the
medical officer at the Sungai Buloh prison clinic showed that the
applicants’ health condition was stable.
“The applicants were able to walk on
their own without any disability while attending health check-ups,
showed no signs of difficulty breathing and could carry out their daily
lives independently,” she said at the proceedings held at the Kajang
prison complex.
She said there was also no evidence to
show that the other six applicants were sick or infirm, and the latest
health report showed them to be in good condition and stable, without
any chronic diseases, and able to carry out their daily activities
independently.
Latifah, in allowing the applications by
the eight women, said they fell under the exemption category stipulated
under Section 13(2)(b) of Sosma.
“There is no evidence in the (public
prosecutor’s) reply affidavit to show the applicants have a risk of
absconding. The affidavit only states that there is a very high
probability the applicants will contact or meet with witnesses or
victims and may try to influence them.
“However, the applicants have given an undertaking not to meet or contact the witnesses if bail is granted.
“Taking this into account, the court
exercises its discretionary power provided in the Act to grant bail to
all the applicants,” she said.
She ordered the women to report
themselves at a nearby police station every two weeks, appear in court
on every date set, and not to disturb any of the witnesses in the case.
The group was charged in the Selayang
sessions court on Oct 23 last year with being members of an organised
crime group at a premises in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, between
October 2020 and Sept 11, 2024.
They were charged under Section 130V(1)
of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of between five and
20 years upon conviction. The case was later transferred to the Shah
Alam High Court for trial. - FMT, 24/3/2025
Suhakam calls for an end to corporal punishment after inmate's tragic death
The
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government
to join other nations in taking a firm stance against torture, including
corporal punishment, following the recent death of an inmate at Pokok
Sena Prison, allegedly resulting from whipping.
KUALA
LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the
government to join other nations in taking a firm stance against
torture, including corporal punishment, following the recent death of an
inmate at Pokok Sena Prison, allegedly resulting from whipping.
In a statement, Suhakam said that several neighbouring Asean
countries, such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and
Cambodia, had ratified the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT).
"In light of the recent tragedy at Pokok Sena Prison, we call on the
government to immediately abolish all forms of corporal punishment,
including those enshrined in the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code,
Prisons Act, and related legislation.
"Additionally, corporal punishment in schools, which normalises
violence against children, must also be outlawed to protect the mental
and physical well-being of future generations," Suhakam said.
The commission highlighted that corporal punishment, including
whipping, violates fundamental human rights and human dignity, causing
severe physical and psychological harm that contradicts international
human rights standards.
Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 7
of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights state that
no one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading
punishment.
"Moreover, Article 1 of CAT defines torture as 'any act by which
severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally
inflicted.' Corporal punishment clearly falls under this definition and
should be regarded as inhumane and degrading," Suhakam said.
Suhakam has also called for a full, independent, and transparent
investigation into the incident to ensure accountability for those
responsible.
However, it said that addressing this incident alone was
insufficient; the country needed to reform its criminal justice system
and abandon outdated practices like corporal punishment in favour of
rehabilitative approaches that respected human dignity.
Recently, media reports highlighted the case of an inmate's death at
Pokok Sena Prison following caning, which was attributed to a blood
infection.
The Prison Department confirmed this in a statement, saying the matter was verified through an initial autopsy.
The inmate had complained of feeling unwell on the ninth day after the caning, which occurred on Sept 25.
The 33-year-old inmate was sentenced to 33 years in prison along with
12 strokes of the cane following the abolition of mandatory death
sentences in Malaysia, with his sentence reviewed on Sept 10. - NST, 22/10/2024
Denying bail to men is gender discrimination, says judge
Court says women are as equally capable of committing security offences under Sosma as men.
The
Ipoh High Court ruled that Section 13 of the Security Offences (Special
Measures) Act (Sosma) is in breach of the gender equality provision
under the Federal Constitution.IPOH:
The High Court here has ruled that men are equally entitled as women to get bail though charged with security offences.
Judicial commissioner Su Tiang Joo said
this is because Section 13 of the Security Offences (Special Measures)
Act (Sosma) is in breach of the gender equality provision under Article 8
of the Federal Constitution.
The Sosma provision states bail will be
denied to those facing security offences but the exceptions are when a
person is aged below 18, a woman, or a sick or infirm person.
Su said Section 13 discriminated against men from being granted bail when such a right is given to women.
Judicial commissioner Su Tiang Joo.
“Such discrimination goes against the
non-gender discrimination provision housed within the fundamental
liberty of equality, which is expressly provided in Article 8(1) and (2)
of the Federal Constitution,” he said in his judgment to grant bail for
eight men facing charges for being members of an organised criminal
group named “Kumpulan Viki Naidu”.
The eight were D Enthiran, D Ganesan, P Velmurugan, K Ganesan, S Vinodh, S Anandh Kumar, G Kesavan and K Prabu.
If convicted they could be punished with imprisonment of up to 20 years.
Su said “woman” in the Sosma provision must include “men” and they are entitled to apply for bail.
The judge said women are as equally
capable of committing security offences as men and any discrimination
would not qualify as a rational or reasonable classification.
Su said Sosma, a procedural law enacted
under Article 149 to check subversion and acts prejudicial to public
order, could remove four fundamental rights but not the right to
equality.
Su imposed RM30,000 bail on each of the
men in two sureties and ordered that they be fitted with an electronic
monitoring device to keep tabs on their movements.
They are also to surrender their
passports to the court and are prohibited from communicating with any of
the witnesses until the disposal of the trial. - FMT, 11/11/2021
Allegations
that Zamri Vinoth has been released from remand is a Non-Issue, as police
investigations can continue despite release, and he can still be charged in
court if crime has been committed
Police
should investigate without arrest or remand as a NORM – to avoid perception of
pre-conviction punishment or other abuses of power. Release all police remand
detainees for Hari Raya
There is nothing to be concerned
about the allegation that preacher Zamri Vinoth appears to have been released
from police custody mere hours after police secured a two-day remand order
against him. Sadly, the police or government, seemed to failed to confirm or
deny this fact.
A suspect being investigated need
not be arrested and/or remanded for the purpose of investigation, as the police
can investigate without any arrest or remand.
Why should an alleged suspect be kept
in police custody for the purpose of investigations, possibly having to spend
time most of the time being detained in a police lock-up, whose conditions are
bad, and there have been too many cases of alleged torture and even death in
police custody in Malaysia.
We recall that there have been
many who were not remanded, or even arrested for the purpose of investigation,
but were charged in court, tried and even convicted as happened in the case of
ex-Prime Minister Najib. Is arrest-remand free investigation just for the
elites and upper class?
Remand
Detention for the purpose of investigation should be the rare exception not the
norm. Remand detention can be perceived as pre-trial punishment, and it is wrong because a
suspect, and even an accused is presumed innocent until convicted by court
after a fair trial.
We must adhere the legal
principle concerning arrest and remand Malaysia, which was also stated by Harun
J in the PP V. Tan Kim San [1980] CLJU 66; [1980] 1 LNS 66; [1980] 2 MLJ 98;
[1980].
It is public
knowledge that crime is rampant and that the police have a difficult job to do.
But there are adequate provisions in the Criminal Procedure Code giving the
police powers to release persons on bail after arrest pending investigations:
see ss. 28, 29, 387 and 388 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The procedure to be
followed, therefore, should be to investigate first
and arrest later. In cases where it is more expedient to effect an
immediate arrest, the police should release the person arrested on police bail
if investigations cannot be completed to enable a charge to be preferred before
the Magistrate
Some may allege that these arrest
and remand detentions may be an abuse of power, maybe also to simply to
‘enrich’ some bad police officers and others. It can be alleged, that detained
suspects, enrich those with contracts to supply food to police lock-ups where
payment may be based on the number of suspects in detention. As seen in movies,
to make a phone call, to get some food from outside, or even a cigarette, all
that a suspect in custody need to do is pay some police officer, sometimes ‘a
lot of money’, and that will get you what you want, may also be happening in
Malaysia. The police resistance to placement of CCTV cameras in all places in a
police station may also be because it may jeopardize also wrongful ‘side income
generating activities’ and other abuses.
The police
or government cannot ‘punish’ any suspect using the remand detention
– and sometimes, those remanded say that most of the time, they ‘suffered’ in
lock-ups, and sometimes even were never even getting called up for any
investigation by the investigation officers, and thus MADPET calls for an
end to such abuse of powers by means of unnecessary arrests and remand
detention.
In the case of Zamri Vinoth, and
even the earlier case of Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jazmin John Louis Jeffri, Radin Amir
Affendy and others who made fun of a Hindu practice, the evidence may be
obtained without any o real need to arrest and remand them for the purposes of
investigations. Arrest and remand should never be used for the purpose to show
that police is taking action.
Once, investigation complete, law
enforcement will submit the evidence acquired, and then the Public Prosecutor
will charge them in court. Sometimes, it may take some time as prosecutors may
require more evidence, and remember that no one ought to be charged until the
prosecutor believes that they have sufficient evidence to prove to court that
the accused is guilty beyond reasonable doubt, or a prima facie case at the very
least.
Crimes ‘wounding’
religious feelings of persons of another religion
Sirajuddin [Jakim
director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee] stressed that insulting religion is an
immoral, inappropriate, and intolerable act in any harmonious society. He
also urged an immediate end to religious insults, calling on all parties to act
prudently and responsibly when using social media and refraining from making
statements, remarks, or writings that could offend religious or racial
sensitivities. (Malaysiakini,
29/3/2025) MADPET verily believe that he is rightly referring to all
religions in Malaysia.
As such, MADPET calls that all
who committed crimes that injured the feelings of persons of other faith or
religion to be charged in court and accorded a fair trial. For such crimes,
administrative actions like compound offers by Minister or ministry/department
may not be the best solution, more so when the Minister/Prime Minister is of
the same religion as alleged perpetrators.
Charging them in court is just,
and courts will take apology and other matters when it comes to sentencing.
Equal treatment under the law, irrespective of the religion of the perpetrator
or the victim/s.
Nobody wants to promote a
perception that Malaysia will take no action against Muslims who commit crimes
against other minority religions in Malaysia, as it this may be inconsistent
with the Malaysian policy of respect for all religions and the rule of law.
If Zamri has yet to be
released, then MADPET calls for Zamri and others in remand to be released, more
so as Hari Raya is approaching, and investigation officers may be on leave and
not available to conduct investigations that require personal attendance of
suspects at this time.
Remember that remand is just for
the purpose of investigations, and not any other reasons. Most suspects
will turn up at the police station, when required by the Investigation Officer
investigating him/her – so, there is really no reason to keep them in remand
detention, save for very exceptional reasons like flight risk or risk that
suspect released may tamper with evidence/witnesses – this requires not mere
suspicion but a reasonable suspicion based on some evidence. More so, in these
modern times, we do have electronic tracking, CCTV and better border control,
so the risk of any suspect absconding is minimal.
Suspects are presumed to be
innocent, and should not be deprived of the right to celebrate Hari Raya or
some other religious or family events. After all, many suspects who
suffered remand detention may never even be charged in court at the end. Worse,
Malaysia do not even have a law that will compensate those unnecessarily
arrested and remanded, which naturally will impact on their lives, the jobs,
their income generating activities, their family life and maybe their image. We
need such laws, as most victims tend to the poor. MADPET calls for an
enactment of a law that will provide compensation for thoseultimately found to be wrongly arrested
and/or detained.
MADPET also calls for
non-interference of the Prime Minister, Minister, government in the
administration of criminal justice in Malaysia. Police and law enforcement
duty is only to investigate to find the needed evidence to prove the commission
of the crime. Prosecutors decide on the sufficiency of evidence to charge
anyone in court, and thereafter prosecute to prove to the Court that said accused
is guilty beyond reasonable doubt. Judges evaluate the evidence, and determine
guilt, and impose a just sentence, if convicted.
Charles
Hector
For
and on behalf of MADPET (Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture)
Zamri released 'within hours' despite 2-day remand order, Bersatu man claims
Published: Mar 28, 2025 10:25 PM
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Summary
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Dickson Bersatu division chief Chegubard says independent preacher
Zamri Vinoth was released from police custody before Friday prayers
today - a few hours after police secured a remand order against him.
The politician claims Zamri was released due to “extraordinary mass public pressure”.
Independent
preacher Zamri Vinoth appears to have been released from police custody
mere hours after police secured a two-day remand order against him.
ADS
According
to Port Dickson Bersatu division chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also
known as Chegubard, Zamri was released due to “extraordinary mass public
pressure”.
In a Facebook post, Badrul said Zamri was allowed to
leave before Friday prayers earlier today, noting that he was
accompanied by nine pro-bono lawyers during the police’s application to
the court for a remand order.
When contacted by Malaysiakini, Zamri declined to comment.
Malaysiakini has also contacted the police and is awaiting a response.
Zamri, 41, was arrested
in Kangar, Perlis, yesterday and detained under Section 4(1) of the
Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia
Act 1998.
Posts on temple controversy
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain earlier confirmed that the remand order was granted by magistrate Ana Rozana Nor at the Kangar Magistrate’s Court at approximately 9.30am today.
Razarudin said police had received a report from an individual at 6.30pm the day before the arrest.
Investigations
into Zamri relate to his Facebook posts regarding the relocation of the
Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple in Kuala Lumpur, with his remand aimed
at assisting probes into allegations of insulting religion and
disturbing public order.
The
issue of the temple’s relocation had previously sparked public debate,
with authorities emphasising strict action against any statements that
threatened religious harmony and public order
The controversy began when news broke of plans to demolish the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple to make way for a mosque.
The temple’s committee has since confirmed
it has reached an agreement with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall to relocate
the structure along Jalan Munshi Abdullah, off Jalan Masjid India, to a
nearby site about 50m away. - Malaysiakini, 28/3/2025
Zamri Vinoth remanded for two days for alleged religious insult via social media
PETALING JAYA:
Controversial preacher Zamri Vinoth has been remanded for two days in
connection with comments he allegedly made on social media that
allegedly insulted religion and disturbed public order.
Inspector-General
of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain told Harian Metro that the remand
order was issued by Magistrate Ana Rozana Mohd Nor at the Kangar
magistrates’ court in Perlis at approximately 9:30 am today.
The suspect, he said, will be held for two days, starting today and continuing until tomorrow.
Razarudin
also confirmed that the 41-year-old was taken into custody for further
investigation under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section
233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Yesterday,
the 41-year-old preacher was detained in Taman Melati Indah, Beseri,
Kangar, Perlis, and taken to the Padang Besar district police
headquarters (IPD).
The preacher was arrested following a police
report lodged yesterday at the Dang Wangi police station regarding his
post on the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple at Jalan
Masjid India here to a new site.
Razarudin had said during the interrogation, a total of 24 questions were asked, all of which were answered by the suspect. - Sun, 28/3/2025
Insult on Prophet Muhammad incident regrettable, Jakim says
The
Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has expressed regret over the
recent incident of insulting Prophet Muhammad on social media.
Jakim
director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said that such a reckless act
reflects a lack of respect for Islam’s position as the religion of the
Federation, as enshrined in the Constitution.
“… Jakim has taken
measures to report the matter to the MCMC to ensure appropriate action
is taken following existing legal provisions,” he said in a statement
yesterday.
Sirajuddin stressed that insulting religion is an immoral, inappropriate, and intolerable act in any harmonious society.
He
also urged an immediate end to religious insults, calling on all
parties to act prudently and responsibly when using social media and
refraining from making statements, remarks, or writings that could
offend religious or racial sensitivities.
“Such acts will only undermine the harmony and unity of Malaysians, which have been fostered for a long time,” he said.
Sirajuddin
said Jakim will intensify efforts and awareness programmes to ensure
that people from all segments of society exercise caution and wisdom
when using social media and foster a deeper understanding of etiquette
and religious sensitivity.
IGP: Investigation papers on Zamri, Era hosts still with AGC
Published: Mar 26, 2025 3:20 PM
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Summary
Inspector-General
of Police Razarudin Husain says the Attorney-General’s Chambers is
still holding the investigation papers against preacher Zamri Vinoth and
three Era FM radio presenters.
Police opened separate probes against Zamri and the radio hosts for actions that insulted Hindus.
Inspector-General
of Police Razarudin Husain said the investigation paper on independent
preacher Zamri Vinoth, who allegedly insulted Hinduism via his recent
Facebook post, is still with the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
"The papers are still with the AGC," he said in a brief text message to Malaysiakini today.
Malaysiakini reached out to Razarudin for an update on the case against Zamri and another police investigation against three Era FM radio presenters who mocked a Hindu religious ritual during Thaipusam.
On March 12, Razarudin reportedly said police had submitted their findings in the investigation against Zamri to the AGC.
Zamri Vinoth
He had also confirmed then that the police received close to 900 police reports against the controversial preacher.
Zamri,
in a Facebook post which was removed by the platform but he later
re-uploaded, had likened kavadi bearers during the Hindu Thaipusam
festival to individuals who are “possessed and intoxicated”.
The post was removed from the social media platform on March 9 following a request by MCMC.
However, Zamri reportedly re-uploaded
the post on his Facebook account soon after it was taken down,
prompting DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer to urge authorities to arrest the
preacher. - Malaysiakini, 26/3/2025
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