KUALA LUMPUR: There is a lack of evidence to support allegations against Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong under any legal provisions, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) stated that the police have initiated an investigation following complaints lodged against the individuals.
"The investigation file has been referred to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) for instructions and a decision.
"Based on feedback from the AGC, I have been informed that there is, so far, insufficient evidence to prove the elements of an offence under any legal provision to prosecute both individuals in court," she said in a written reply to RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) on Tuesday (July 22).
Rayer had earlier asked the minister why the individuals were not charged in court despite reports lodged against them.
However, Azalina clarified that criminal cases are not subject to a statute of limitations.
"Therefore, if there are new developments in the future, further investigation and review of this case can still be conducted," she added.
The duo had earlier allegedly insulted the beliefs and religious practices of non-Muslims.
