Bebaskan segera 2 aktivis Mandiri, gesa pemimpin DAP

DAP leaders Kelvin Yii, Kasthuri Patto, and Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez have urged the immediate release of two Malaysian activists, Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew. They argue that the police's detention of the activists is excessive and not justified. The three DAP leaders questioned the need for their detention, stating that the government should explain why the two individuals needed to be held, allowing the investigation to continue without compromising their freedom.

They emphasized that the police are responsible for investigating any allegations of misconduct, but such action must be based on evidence, facts, and free from political bias or preconceived notions that they are guilty. The leaders also questioned the freezing of bank accounts, travel restrictions, and surveillance of DAP offices, asserting that such actions can be detrimental to the safety, operations, and human rights advocacy of the activists.

They pointed out that an investigation should never be used as a means of punishment or intimidation before any charges are dropped. Meanwhile, DAP leaders revealed that Amir and Chew were detained under the Prevention of Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and Repression of Offenses Act 2001 (Amla) and will be brought to the Jinjang police station later tonight.

The NGO, which questions whether their detention has any connection to their efforts to expose corruption, plans to hold a protest outside Jinjang police station at 8 PM. The DAP leaders also urged the freezing of their accounts and travel restrictions to be re-evaluated immediately. They stressed that any unjust action should be revoked outright.

They said that Amir and Chew must be given access to a lawyer, be clearly informed about the basis of their detention, and receive all necessary legal protections. In addition, they urged the Home Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, to provide explanations regarding the coercive measures taken by the police. "The commitment to reform Malaysia must be reflected in an institution that upholds the rule of law, ensures accountability, protects rights, and allows human rights advocacy to continue without hindrance or intimidation."