CHUKAI, Dec 2 — The police have opened an investigation paper (IP) against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly making statements that touched on the 3Rs (religion, race, and royalty) during a campaign for the Kemaman by-election recently.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the investigation against the Perikatan Nasional chairman was carried out under Section 4(A) of the Election Offenses Act 1954 for promoting feelings of ill-will or hostility.
Speaking at a press conference after observing the voting process at the polling centre at SK Bukit Mentok today, he said the investigation was carried out following a police report lodged against Muhyiddin yesterday.
During a ceramah recently, Muhyiddin, who is Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s president, allegedly issued a ‘fatwa’ (edict) for Umno members to leave the party, among others.
He reportedly said Umno members who do so would be rewarded for their “hijrah” (migration), as during the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Meanwhile, Ayob also reminded all party supporters not to hold any gatherings or post-election parades so as not to create public disorder.
“The police will take appropriate measures to ensure public safety and order during the post-election period,” he said, adding that some 280 policemen were being mobilised to ensure a smooth by-election in Kemaman.
The by-election sees a straight fight between Barisan Nasional candidate Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor and Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PAS.
It was called following the decision of the Terengganu Election Court on September 26, which annulled the victory of PAS candidate Che Alias Hamid in the 15th general election on November 19 last year.
— Bernama
