BACHOK, March 1 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been instructed to prioritise and give full attention to opening investigation papers for every complaint received alleging attempts to overthrow the government and destabilise the country.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the directive was decided at a Cabinet meeting on Friday (February 27), mandating PDRM to immediately initiate investigations upon receiving any complaint from any party.
Investigations had already commenced following reports lodged, in line with a recent statement by Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
He added that the probe is still in its early stages.
“Every complaint received will serve as an important basis for PDRM in determining the direction of a more detailed investigation.
“From the complaint, it provides the foundation for PDRM to decide under which section and legal provision the case will be investigated,” Saifuddin told the media after the Nurturing of Noble Values programme with female clients of the National Anti-Drug Agency today.
He was responding to queries about the progress of investigations into the alleged attempt to topple the government.
Saifuddin noted that it is equally important for investigators to identify the motive behind the alleged incident and determine the outcome of the probe.
Previously, Khalid said PDRM had received a police report on Thursday (February 26) about an alleged collaboration between an influential local figure and an international media agency.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department's Classified Crime Investigation Unit under Section 124B of the Penal Code.
