KOTA KINABALU: Activist Mukmin Nantang, who has been vocal on issues related to the Palau and Bajau Laut communities, was summoned by the police to give his statement.
He was, however, released on police bail at around 1.20pm yesterday after he gave his statement to the Semporna police.
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun confirmed that Mukmin was brought in for questioning and was released on police bail after his statement was recorded.
He added Mukmin was investigated under the Sedition Act on issues relating to the demolition of squatter homes.
It is believed that Mukmin was brought in for questioning over comments he made online about the eviction of the Bajau Laut settlements in Semporna previously.
Hundreds of illegal Palau and Bajau Laut settlements, built on state land and gazetted marine park areas, were demolished during the operation.
When contacted, Mukmin said he was called in to facilitate a probe under the Sedition Act in relation to a TikTok video that allegedly linked him with the Bajau Laut community.
“That video that was uploaded does not belong to me. I cannot specify which video this is because it will affect investigations,” he added.
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