Phee released, Rayer arrested over PPS issue

GEORGE TOWN: A second DAP assemblyman has been detained in connection with the Penang Voluntary Patrol (PPS) issue.

Seri Delima assemblyman R.S.N Rayer was detained at about 6pm Monday.

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Mior Faridalathrash Wahid confirmed the arrest.

He said Rayer would be investigated under Section 43 of the Societies Act 1966 for being a member of an unlawful society.

The offence is punishable with a jail term of up to three years, or a RM5,000 fine, or both.

Rayer is said to be the Seri Delima PPS chief.

Meanwhile, PPS chairman and state executive councillor Phee Boon Poh was released by police at 6.05pm Monday.