Suspect arrested for vandalism of Sri Gading MP's vehicle
BATU PAHAT: Police have arrested a local man to assist with the investigation after a multi-purpose vehicle belonging to Sri Gading MP Aminolhuda Hassan was vandalised at his parliamentary service centre.
Batu Pahat police chief Asst Comm Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani confirmed the incident, which occurred at around 11am on Saturday (May 10).
"The 37-year-old suspect rode a motorcycle to the Sri Gading parliamentary service centre at Parit Yaani, where he vandalised the parked vehicle.
"Based on investigation and further action, police arrested the suspect at a house in the Tongkang Pechah area at around 3pm on the same day," he said on Sunday (May 11).
ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat added that police seized several items from the suspect, including the motorcycle, clothes, and tools allegedly used in vandalising the MPV.
He said the suspect tested positive for drugs, but further background checks found he has no prior records.
The suspect is under remand until this Wednesday (May 14) to assist with the investigation under Section 427 of the Penal Code and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952.
Earlier, Aminolhuda said he received the bad news after welcoming his newborn 12th grandchild from his service centre chief of staff at around 11am on Saturday (May 10).
"What is the sin of this old MPV? The car was donated by my wife for the use of my office staff since I won the Parit Yaani state seat in the 13th general election," he said.
Aminolhuda, also Johor Pakatan Harapan and state Amanah chairman, added that the damage to the MPV was worth thousands of ringgit after the vandal broke the vehicle's rear windscreen and left several cracks on the front windshield.
"The vandal used a hammer to leave 17 dents all over the MPV, including breaking the two side mirrors and the back lights," he said.
He added that the MPV holds many memories for his children and the people within the Parit Yaani state constituency between 2013 and 2022.
"We decided to continue using the MPV when I was elected as Sri Gading MP to manage the people's welfare here," he said.
Aminolhuda added that his office has lodged a report on the matter and urged the police to carry out an investigation to find those responsible.
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