SHAH ALAM: Police have opened an investigation into an individual accused of objecting to the call to prayer (azan) and the holding of Friday prayers at a surau in Taman Seraya, Ampang.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said several police reports had been lodged over the matter, particularly by members of the surau’s committee, following a petition circulating in the area.
“Following the reports received, the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters has opened an investigation under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,” he said.
He said this at a press conference held in conjunction with the “Run With Royalty: Selangor Royal Run with the Police and Community” programme in conjunction with the 219th Police Day celebration at Elmina Lakeside Mall here on Sunday (April 26).
Comm Shazeli said police are currently tracking down the suspect, who has been placed on a special watchlist.
“We want to meet the suspect and he will be called in to assist in the investigation. He has been placed on a special watchlist to ensure he does not leave Malaysia.
“As such, those with information on his whereabouts are urged to contact the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters to assist in the investigation,” he said.
He added that the suspect is a local man residing in the area.
Comm Shazeli also advised the public against making statements or comments that could touch on sensitivities or violate the law.
“We must maintain harmony in the community and control our emotions in any action or statement to avoid committing offences under the Sedition Act or other laws,” he said.
