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New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Man arrested for flying Jalur Gemilang upside down released
GEORGE TOWN: A hardware store owner, who was detained for allegedly displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down in front of his premises in Kepala Batas here, has been released on police bail. Seberang Prai Utara police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Abd Rahman said the 59-year-old man, who was arrested on Saturday, was released yesterday after police recorded his statement . "The store owner was released on police bail around 3.30pm yesterday. "Overall, more than 10 individuals have had their statements recorded to assist in investigation into the matter. "We have also completed the investigation papers for the case and have sent the investigation papers to the deputy public prosecutor's office today. We are waiting for further instructions," he said here today. He was met after the handing over of duty ceremony for the new state police chief. Bukit Aman Management Department (Administration) deputy director Datuk Azizee Ismail took over the post from acting state police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin. The event was witnessed by Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid at the senior officer's mess here. Elaborating, Anuar said police had opened three investigation papers for the case. "We ensure that the investigation is being carried out transparently and we are currently waiting for the decision from the deputy public prosecutor's office regarding the prosecution for all three papers," he added. Commenting on various quarters planning to hold a demonstration, Anuar said police had received information about it. "We have taken steps to advise them not to proceed with the demonstration to avoid any disturbances in the area. "Furthermore, we have already conducted investigations into the case," he said. It was reported that police had arrested a 59-year-old man on Saturday night after a video showing a man hoisting the Jalur Gemilang upside down went viral on social media. The video, posted on Facebook around 12.30pm, showed the man raising the national flag incorrectly while another individual recorded the incident. A total of 16 police reports had been lodged nationwide, with 12 of them in Penang and four in other states.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Man nabbed for flying Jalur Gemilang upside-down out on bail
GEORGE TOWN: A 59-year-old man arrested for flying the national flag upside-down has been released on bail. Police have recorded the man's statement and those of nine other people, said Seberang Perai Utara police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Abd Rahman. He said police submitted the investigation paper to the Public Prosecutor's Office today. Anuar said this after a handover ceremony between the acting and new Penang police chief. The man was arrested yesterday after 16 police reports were lodged over the incident. The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Kepala Batas shop owner freed on bail in upside down Jalur Gemilang case
GEORGE TOWN: The owner of a hardware shop in Kepala Batas has been released on police bail after being investigated for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down. The 59-year-old man was arrested on Saturday night and freed on Sunday after police completed recording his statement. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abd Rahman confirmed the release. 'Statements from over 10 people have been recorded to assist in the investigation,' he said. The investigation papers have been submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's office for further action. Police are probing the case under three laws, including the Emblems and Names Act 1963. Anuar assured the public that the investigation would be conducted transparently. He confirmed that the shop owner had hoisted the flag upside down while a worker recorded the incident. A video of the incident later went viral on social media. Police have also received information about a planned protest over the matter. The protest was initially scheduled to take place in front of the shop on Monday. Authorities have advised against the demonstration to prevent public order issues. 'Investigations are ongoing, and we urge the public to remain calm,' Anuar added. The case has drawn attention due to the improper use of the national flag. - Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Investigation papers on Kepala Batas upside-down flag incident handed over to AGC, says the police
GEORGE TOWN: The investigation papers on an incident involving a man seen raising an upside-down Malaysian flag have been submitted to the Attorney General's Chambers, says Asst Comm Anuar Abd Rahman. The North Seberang Perai OCPD added that once given the directive, the police will charge the man. "There is one man who is the boss of the company. We are just waiting for the orders. "If it is given today, we will charge him tomorrow," he told the media after the hand-over ceremony of the new Penang police chief at the Senior Officers' Mess of the Royal Malaysia Police in Jalan Batu Gantung here on Monday (Aug 11). ACP Anuar said the man, who was arrested, is out on police bail. "We only arrested one person but recorded statements from around 10 people related to this case," he said. It was reported on Saturday (Aug 9) that the police were investigating an incident involving footage of a man seen raising an upside-down Malaysian flag. The footage is believed to have been recorded in Kepala Batas. It prompted an individual to lodge a report at the Kepala Batas police station at about 12.30pm on Saturday (Aug 9). ACP Anuar had said the case was being investigated under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988. The 21-second video went viral showing two men at a hardware shop here apparently intentionally displaying and flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down, drawing condemnation from Internet users. Following that, several non-governmental organisations and political parties, as well as Bertam assemblyman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican lodged police reports. Reezal Merican said the country has laws to protect the dignity and symbols of the nation, and therefore, proper investigations and action must be taken to ensure such incidents do not recur.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Vietnamese man who tried to snatch baby remanded for four days
BUTTERWORTH: A Vietnamese man who allegedly tried to snatch an 11-month-old baby while fleeing after being caught stealing from a supermarket in Telaga Air yesterday has been remanded for four days. Seberang Perai Utara police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Abd Rahman said the 36-year-old was remanded until Aug 13 to facilitate investigations under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft, Section 324 for causing hurt, and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. "The suspect tested negative for drugs, and he has no prior record," Anuar said. A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the suspect holding a plastic bag and a knife, trying to pull the baby from a woman's arms. The incident occurred at 12.45pm when a supermarket supervisor caught the man trying to leave with some weighed seafood without paying. As the supervisor intervened, the suspect broke free and grabbed the baby while brandishing a knife. Staff and shoppers quickly overpowered and handed him over to the police when they arrived at the scene. —BERNAMA
