Anwar was called in as a 'witness' over the viral audio clip

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) speaking to reporters on Tuesday. -Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was called in by Bukit Aman to have his statement recorded as a "witness".

Speaking to reporters after spending about one and a half hours with investigating officers, Anwar said he was told that his statement was recorded as a witness as part of an investigation under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for publishing or circulating any statement or rumour with intent to cause public fear.