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Probe paper on Sepang Umno chief to be referred to AGC tomorrow

Bukit Aman CID director M Kumar says 86 police reports were received over Noorazli Said’s lewd 'joke'.

Probe paper on Sepang Umno chief to be referred to AGC tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: The police are probing Sepang Umno chief Noorazli Said for allegedly making a lewd comment at the Umno general assembly, and will forward the investigation file to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) tomorrow. Bukit Aman CID director M Kumar disclosed that 93 witnesses, including public members, Umno assembly organisers and delegates, as well as Noorazli Said himself, have been questioned.

The investigation is being conducted under Section 298 of the Penal Code, which pertains to uttering words deliberately intended to offend religious sentiments, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which addresses improper usage of network facilities. As of now, 86 police reports have been filed, and statements have been collected from 93 witnesses. The investigation paper is set to be forwarded to the AGC for further guidance.

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