PDRM Instructed To Prioritise Probe Into Alleged Plot To Overthrow Government

BACHOK, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been instructed to give priority and full attention to opening investigation papers for every complaint received regarding allegations of attempts to overthrow the government and destabilise the country.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the directive was decided at a Cabinet meeting last Friday, mandating PDRM to immediately initiate investigations upon receiving any complaint from any party.

He said investigations had already commenced following reports lodged, in line with a recent statement by Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail on the matter.

According to him, the probe remains at an early stage.

“Every complaint received will serve as an important basis for PDRM in determining the direction of a more detailed investigation.

“From the complaint, it provides the foundation for PDRM to decide under which section and legal provision the case will be investigated,” he told reporters after the Nurturing of Noble Values programme with female clients of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) early today.

He said this when asked about the progress of investigations into the alleged attempt to topple the government.

Saifuddin Nasution said it was equally important for investigators to identify the motive behind the alleged incident and determine the outcome of the probe.

Previously, Mohd Khalid was reported as saying that PDRM had received a police report on Thursday regarding an alleged movement involving collaboration between an influential local figure and an international media agency.

The investigation is being conducted by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT), Prosecution/Legal Division (D5), Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department under Section 124B of the Penal Code.

-- BERNAMA