Dr M being probed, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated for his calls for the resignation of the Prime Minister, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).

“The police have opened two investigation papers on complaints lodged against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. One investigation concerns Klang Report 33074/14 and Section 500 of the Penal Code. The case will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for review and further instructions after the investigation is completed,” he said in a written parliamentary reply published yesterday.

“The police are also investigating Jinjang Report 18448/2015 under Section 500 of the Penal Code. The case has been referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers on Oct 9 for further instructions,” said Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister.

In his question, Dr Tan Kok Wai (DAP-Cheras) had requested that the Home Minister state investigation results and subsequent actions taken by the police on Dr Mahathir, who has been aggressively pressuring the Prime Minister to resign.

Dr Mahathir has been vocal in his criticism of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over a multitude of issues, including 1Malaysia Develop­ment Bhd, the worsening economy, accusations of corruption and the murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaaribuu.

Dr Mahathir has called for Najib’s resignation at public gatherings and via his blog.