Police open probe into Abdul Hadi’s claim US offered to help topple BN govt in 2014

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have initiated an investigation into PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's assertion that the United States (US) offered assistance to overthrow the Barisan Nasional (BN) government in 2014. Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar disclosed that the case is being probed under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which pertains to statements that incite public mischief, and under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which covers the misuse of network facilities or services.

As of now, PDRM has received 12 police reports and collected 12 witness statements for the investigation. Kumar cautioned the public against speculating about the case to prevent interference with the ongoing investigation and urged responsible social media usage. In response, the US Embassy clarified on its Facebook page that it had never sought to influence Malaysia's political leadership and labeled such claims as false.