Attempts to overthrow, destabilise govt must be investigated
BACHOK: The police have been instructed to give priority to opening investigation papers for every complaint received regarding attempts to overthrow the government and destabilise the country.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the directive was decided at a Cabinet meeting last Friday, mandating the police to immediately initiate investigations upon receiving any complaint from any party.
He said investigations had already commenced following reports lodged, in line with a recent statement by Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail on the matter.
“Every complaint received will serve as a basis for PDRM in determining the direction of a more detailed investigation.
“From the complaint, it provides the foundation for PDRM to decide under which section and legal provision the case will be investigated,” he told reporters after the Nurturing of Noble Values programme with female clients of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) yesterday.
Saifuddin Nasution said it is equally important for investigators to identify the motive behind the alleged incident and determine the outcome of the probe.
Previously, Mohd Khalid was reported as saying that the police had received a police report last Thursday regarding an alleged movement involving collaboration between an influential local figure and an international media agency.
On another matter, Saifuddin Nasution said two AADK auxiliary policemen, suspected of supplying drugs to 47 clients at a Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen), will be brought before the disciplinary board today.
He said the action followed the removal and transfer of the two support staff members.
Saifuddin Nasution stressed that the ministry would not compromise on such a shameful offence.
“Based on the investigation, three support staff members were found to be involved. One of them was dismissed in October last year after testing positive for drugs and being proven to have supplied the prohibited substance.
“The remaining two members, although initially testing negative for drugs, were found to have also been involved in supplying the substance and will face the disciplinary board tomorrow,” he said.
Last Thursday, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) revealed that there were breaches of protocol by officers on duty at the Serdang Puspen that resulted in 47 clients suspected of being positive for methamphetamine.
As a result, EAIC decided to refer the investigation findings to the Disciplinary Authority of the AADK with a recommendation for disciplinary action under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [P.U.(A) 395/1993].
The commission also recommended the implementation of stricter regulations to prevent any prohibited substances from being brought into Puspen.
