Police record statement from DAP youth chief over satirical social media post
IPOH: Police have recorded the statement of DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong to assist in investigations regarding a social media post featuring a caricature of Perak opposition leader Razman Zakaria.
Acting Gerik district police chief Deputy Superintendent Muhammad Firdaus Abdullah confirmed the matter when contacted today.
"Yes, a statement was recorded. It is part of the investigation process," he said briefly.
Earlier today, Woo, who is also the Perak State Executive Councillor for Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs and New Villages, in a press conference said he had given his statement to the police following a report lodged against him over a Facebook post from April featuring a clown-themed caricature of Razman.
Lawyer Syahredzan Johan, who is representing Woo, said two investigating officers from the Gerik district police headquarters visited the Exco Office at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building to record the statement, which lasted about 30 minutes, starting at 10.50am.
"All the questions were answered. We fully cooperated," he said during a press conference at the Perak DAP headquarters today.
Syahredzan said police also seized Woo's iPhone and SIM card for further investigation.
Meanwhile, Woo described the police report lodged against him as an unhealthy political culture and an attempt to stifle freedom of expression.
He claimed that political satire, including caricatures, does not constitute a personal attack but is instead a form of public oversight.
"As a politician, I defend everyone's right to criticise me, and at the same time, I also have the right to respond rather than stay silent," he said.
Previously, Razman had demanded that Woo issue a public apology during the Perak State Legislative Assembly session over the publication of provocative content targeting him, which was posted on social media on April 10.
However, Woo stood by his action, arguing that the caricature was a form of satire based on facts — one of the cornerstones of democracy.
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