Cops take statement of reporter who allegedly misquoted assemblyman


PETALING JAYA: Police have warned against playing up racial issues during the Sarawak state elections, adding that authorities have already taken the statement of a reporter who allegedly misquoted a state assemblyman.

“That is why we have taken action against a Malaysiakini reporter for trying to raise religious issues,” Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar (pic) told reporters after launching the Auxiliary Police unit for ERM Property Management Sdn Bhd on Tuesday.

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