Wakil DAP persoal ‘layanan dua darjat’ kes Jalur Gemilang di Johor, Terengganu

DAP MP Lim Lip Eng has questioned the conduct of police who allegedly practiced double standards by using tougher measures on ordinary citizens compared to those in authority. During a statement, Lim brought up two incidents involving the placement of Malaysia’s highest honour, the Jalur Gemilang, in Johor and Terengganu. He alleged that a security officer and a local woman were detained and interrogated for four days due to the alleged mishandling of the Jalur Gemilang and an upside-down Malaysian flag at a factory in Indahpura, Kulai.

However, Lim clarified that no arrests were made in the Jalur Gemilang incident where the flag was displayed incorrectly without the moon and star emblem at the Batu Buruk Ground under the jurisdiction of Kuala Terengganu City Hall (MBKT), which the MP claimed was caused by technical error. Both individuals were detained and interrogated for four days apart from their passports being confiscated.

"The flag and work schedule were seized, yet both were tested with urine despite the issue not directly related. They have no criminal record, and drug testing also came out negative," Lim explained in a statement.

Lim pointed out that this raised the question of whether ordinary citizens are subjected to harsher treatment than government agencies when technical errors occur related to the Jalur Gemilang. "Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Khalid Ismail must answer with facts and law, not empty excuses. The police cannot act harshly against ordinary citizens but remain silent when it involves authority.

If he fails to provide logical explanations, he should resign. If handling a simple flag placement error without fairness and integrity is beyond him, how can he lead the police force in tackling complex cases such as murder, bribery, syndicates, and cybercrimes?" Lim questioned.