Police continue probe into Jempol MP's alleged campaign remarks
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are still investigating Jempol member of parliament Datuk Shamsulkahar Deli over remarks he allegedly made while campaigning during the Negri Sembilan election.
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are continuing their investigation into Jempol Member of Parliament Datuk Shamsulkahar Deli over allegations of campaign remarks, according to the Home Ministry. The investigation papers were returned to the police by the state prosecution office on Aug 21, following the initial stage of the probe. The ministry stated that further instructions from the Negri Sembilan prosecution office are required before the matter can be resolved.
The investigation is being conducted under the Penal Code, the Election Offences Act 1954, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The police received 62 reports related to the allegations, with 19 investigation papers opened. The investigation concerns claims that Shamsulkahar made defamatory and inflammatory remarks while campaigning during the Negri Sembilan election, including linking a political party to a caricature deemed insulting to the Selangor Sultan.
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