DPP reviewing upside-down flag investigation paper, Putrajaya to issue further instructions


KEPALA BATAS: The Penang Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) is reviewing the investigation paper over the incident where the Jalur Gemilang was displayed upside down in front of a shop here.

Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abd Rahman said the investigation paper was sent to the DPP's office at 2.30pm on Monday (Aug 11) after the police completed their investigation.

"The investigation paper has been referred to the DPP and was informed the investigation paper will be referred to Putrajaya for further instructions," he said in a statement on Monday (Aug 11).

The 59-year-old shop owner was released on bail on Monday after the police finished recording his statement.

Police opened an investigation under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. – Bernama

 

 

 

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