Cops probe Hadi under Penal Code, MCMC Act

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is currently under investigation by Malaysian police, with the case being handled by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). According to CID director M Kumar, the investigation will focus on two main statutes: Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which addresses statements that may cause public alarm, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which pertains to network abuse.

Hadi's alleged misconduct centers around his claims made at PAS's 72nd annual muktamar in Kelantan on Sunday. He stated that in 2014, during former US President Barack Obama's visit to Malaysia, the US embassy offered to assist the Islamic party in bringing down the Barisan Nasional government. Hadi alleged that then-PAS assistant secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan and Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, who was Hadi's political secretary at the time, went to the US embassy to discuss the matter. However, Takiyuddin and Samsuri reportedly refused the offer and stood firm in rejecting it.

Despite Hadi's claims, the US embassy has categorically denied any involvement in attempting to influence Malaysia's political leadership. They emphasize that the US never sought to decide who would hold political power in the country. The police have recorded Hadi's statement and have received 12 reports thus far over the alleged incident.

Additionally, they have recorded statements from 12 witnesses in connection with the investigation. The public has been urged by authorities to refrain from making any speculative statements that could interfere with the ongoing investigation.