Jempol MP still under police probe over election remarks

As of September 3, police investigations into Jempol MP Shamsulkahar Deli's election campaign remarks continue, with the state prosecutor's office reviewing the probe papers returned to them. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that the initial investigation phase has been completed, and further instructions have been given to the investigating officer.

The probe is centered around allegations that Shamsulkahar made statements aimed at causing public fear or alarm, improperly used network services, and promoted ill will and hostility during the election campaign.

According to a complaint filed by a 55-year-old individual, Shamsulkahar, 55, allegedly made comments that could incite fear or alarm and improperly utilized network services. Additionally, he is accused of promoting ill will and hostility against the Sultan of Selangor. DAP leaders, including Jelutong MP RSN Rayer, have also lodged a police report against Shamsulkahar.

Rayer alleged that the MP made defamatory and malicious remarks against the party, specifically referring to an edited image of a pig in royal attire, which he believed targeted Selangor's ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Rayer accused Shamsulkahar of falsely implying that the DAP was responsible for producing the image during the ceramah.