JOHOR BARU: The investigation paper involving a male Chinese national, who is helping the probe of the Jalur Gemilang being flown upside down at a premises, has been referred to prosecutors for further instructions.
Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the 38-year-old factory worker has been remanded until Wednesday (Jan 14).
"We are waiting for further instructions as to whether or not the prosecutors plan to proceed with charges.
"There may also be other matters that require further investigation on our part," he told a press conference after the monthly assembly at state police contingent headquarters here.
He added that although the remand under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) ends today, it can still be extended under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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As for any action against the suspect’s employer, he said the matter is still under investigation and will need to be referred to prosecutors.
Earlier, police arrested the suspect following an incident where the Jalur Gemilang was hung upside down at a premises in Taman Eko Perniagaan 2, Senai Airport City, Kulai.
Comm Rahaman said the arrest was made after police detected a 17-second video that went viral on Facebook through the Community Roda Johor account, showing the national flag hung upside down, which garnered more than 29,000 views.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 (Amendment 2017), which covers the improper use of national emblems and names. If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM20,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.
"The case is also being investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for indecent behaviour in a public place or acts that may cause annoyance, fear, or insult. If convicted, the offender may be fined RM5,000.
"In addition, the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Immigration Regulations 1959/1963 for violating the conditions of a pass, permit, or border pass, which carries a penalty of a fine of up to RM1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both," he said.
