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Borneo Post
12 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Police open probes into rally, focus on organisers and alleged acid attack
Datuk Jauteh Dikun KOTA KINABALU (June 23): Police have opened three investigation papers in connection with the 'Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0' anti-corruption rally. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the cases involve around nine offences, including incitement, 3R (race, religion, royalty) issues, public burning and possession of dangerous items during the assembly. These follow six police reports lodged over the weekend incident. Several individuals will be called in to give statements starting Monday (June 23), he said, without disclosing their identities to avoid disrupting the investigation, which involves the police, rally participants and members of the public. Police are also investigating a report that a student's car was doused with acid during the rally. Jauteh said this case is being investigated under Section 500 of the Penal Code, which relates to defamation, following claims made by the students. The rally organisers had alleged in a statement that a man dressed in black, purportedly a Special Branch officer, was responsible for the acid attack. Jauteh said investigations are focusing on the Suara Mahasiswa UMS group that organised the protest, as well as possible links to another group, referred to by the public as the 'white shirts'. 'If any laws were broken during the rally, we will act accordingly. Upon completion, the investigation papers will be submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action,' he said during a press conference at the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) in Kepayan on Monday. He noted that several incidents occurred during the rally which 'should not have happened.' On the legality of the rally, Jauteh clarified that under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, organisers must submit a notice to police five days before a gathering, detailing the organiser's name, route and objective. Police will respond within three days, and if no response is given, the assembly may proceed. In this case, he said a notice was received and the Kota Kinabalu district police chief issued 16 conditions for the organisers to follow. 'The gathering was never approved; what happened was in line with standard procedure under the Peaceful Assembly Act,' he stressed. 'Unfortunately, the organisers did not comply with the conditions, nor did they mention any plan to burn placards or express dissatisfaction towards the Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri.' He also addressed public concern about non-UMS students joining the protest, stating that under Section 4 of the Peaceful Assembly Act, all Malaysians aged 15 and above are legally allowed to participate. Jauteh advised students planning protests to go through proper channels. 'They can write a letter, meet the relevant authorities as a group, and then hold a press conference to voice their concerns — without resorting to actions that break the law. 'Although the protest was intended to make their voices heard, it must not provoke any party,' he added. The two-day rally concluded controversially on Sunday when protesters burned a large placard, featuring a caricature of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at Lintasan Deasoka near Gaya Street on Sunday morning. The banner also carried the phrase 'Madani Protector of Sabah Corruption'.
The Star
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Sabah cops to probe Gempur Rasuah 2.0 Rally
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police have opened three investigation papers involving nine offences linked to the Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 gathering held over the weekend here. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun ( pic ) said some of the offences fall under the 3R category (race, religion and royalty), and investigations are being carried out under several laws, primarily the Penal Code and Sedition Act. 'Among the offences were incitement, burning materials in public areas, and bringing hazardous items such as fuel to the gathering. 'These are among the 16 conditions outlined by the Kota Kinabalu district police chief that the organisers were required to comply with,' he said at a press conference on Monday (June 23). Jauteh explained that the conditions were intended to ensure the gathering proceeded without disrupting public order or posing safety risks. 'We are not saying that they definitely violated the conditions, but we are investigating reports of possible legal breaches, not merely the act of assembling itself,' he said. Asked whether the organisers, comprising Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students under the banner Suara Mahasiswa, had misled police when submitting their rally notice, Jauteh said the students had not provided accurate information. 'They claimed it was unusual for police to respond with conditions, but they should have understood, especially with legal counsel present, that our actions were in line with the Peaceful Assembly Act,' he said. He clarified that the police response was not a form of approval, but an acknowledgement of the notice submitted, along with conditions necessary to ensure the safety of the public and participants. 'The organisers submitted the notice five days before the event, and within three days, police replied through the district police chief, Asst Comm Kasim Muda, outlining the 16 conditions. 'The aim was to assist, not to suppress. Our presence during the procession was to prevent any untoward incidents,' he said. Despite the organisers describing the event as peaceful, Jauteh said failure to comply with certain conditions had triggered investigations. 'Although police did not take immediate action at the time, this does not mean no action will follow,' he noted. He stressed that if any actions during the assembly breached the law, police will investigate and submit the findings to the Attorney General's Chambers for further action. Several individuals, including participants, members of the public, and police officers involved in monitoring the event, are currently being called to provide statements. On a separate matter, Jauteh said police are also investigating a report that several students' vehicles were splashed with acid. The case is being probed under Section 500 of the Penal Code. When asked whether other groups were present at the scene, Jauteh confirmed that at least one other group was in the area. 'We are investigating the extent of their involvement, particularly individuals identified by the public as wearing white shirts,' he said. He added that the crowd was scattered, making it difficult to determine the exact number of participants, but the focus remains on Suara Mahasiswa.
Daily Express
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Rally organisers broke conditions despite no permit requirement: Police
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Jauteh during a press conference on Monday. - Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The organisers of the Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 rally did not require a police permit but failed to comply with 15 conditions set by police under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun. The student-led rally over the weekend drew six police reports, with three investigation papers opened involving nine offences including sedition and public endangerment. Jauteh clarified that police had only issued feedback - not approval -following the organisers' notification, as required under the law, and reiterated that no permit system is in place. Police investigations are ongoing, with statements being recorded and both rally organisers and a counter-group being probed for potential legal breaches. Jauteh advised students to consider alternative avenues to express concerns and emphasised that peaceful assemblies remain a constitutional right, even if organisers fail to notify police. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Students face action: Sabah Police Commissioner
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 By: Hayati Dzulkifli, Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: 'I was made to understand that many tourists witnessed the poster burning incident and this caused fear in a public place,' Jauteh said. Kota Kinabalu: Police view seriously the burning of a poster containing the image of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reportedly by students on the second day of their protest at Lintasan Deasoka on Sunday. Sabah Police Commissioner SAC Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the matter would be investigated under the Sedition Act and Penal Code. They would also look into all conditions that were set for the group to organise the rally after City Police was notified. 'Once completed, we will refer it to the Federal Attorney-General's office soon as possible for the next course of action,' he told Daily Express, Sunday. Jauteh was commenting on some participants believed to be Universiti Malaysia Sabah students calling themselves Suara Mahasiswa UMS who set fire to an image of Anwar and a placard at Lintasan Deasoka, Gaya Street, Sunday morning. Suara Mahasiswa UMS President Fadhil Kasim also attacked the Prime Minister in a social media post after the incident. Advertisement The group was earlier given the green light by police to hold the protest rally over government accountability, stronger anti-corruption reforms and long-standing infrastructures issues affecting the campus, especially water supply. However, in their statement to the press where they expressed surprise over the 'unprecedented' approval by the Kota Kinabalu OCPD, among their grouses was one related to the institution of the Sabah TYT. It was unclear whether this intention was made known to the police when approval was given. Jauteh said no arrest had been made at press time. 'I was made to understand that many tourists witnessed the poster burning incident and this caused fear in a public place,' he said. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor, when asked whether they may be expulsed if confirmed to be UMS students, said he would discuss it with the university's legal advisor, as well as advice from the Ministry of Higher Education before any action is taken. Federal Deputy Minister of Higher Education Datuk Mustapha Sakmud told Daily Express he is in the midst of gathering facts on the incident and would issue a statement soon. He said he would also look into the University and College University Act (AUKU) on the position of the students in relation to what happened. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
29-04-2025
- Daily Express
Sabah, North Kalimantan police to enhance cooperation
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Hary (centre) posing with Jauteh (left) after signing the visitor's book. Kota Kinabalu: The police forces of Sabah and North Kalimantan (Kaltara), Indonesia, reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation in tackling cross-border crimes. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation to address cross-border crimes, particularly smuggling, saying improved information exchange is crucial in tackling criminal activities affecting both regions. 'Through this reciprocal visit, we aim to enhance the exchange of information to combat crimes involving both regions, namely North Kalimantan and Sabah,' he told a press conference following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the North Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda Kaltara) at the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK), here, Monday. The visit was led by Head of North Kalimantan Police Inspector General (Irjen.) Hary Sudwijanto, accompanied by senior officials. Jauteh said this follows a visit by the Sabah Police Contingent to Kalimantan Utara in February. Both parties agreed to hold a special meeting in early June in Sabah, focusing on aligning standard operating procedures (SOPs) and strategies to combat cross-border crimes. 'This initiative aims to ensure prompt action when incidents involve suspects or criminal activities crossing the border. 'If a case occurs in Sabah and the suspect flees to Indonesia, we will immediately request assistance from the police in North Kalimantan, and vice versa,' Jauteh said. The collaboration will focus on tackling key cross-border crimes, including drug trafficking, human trafficking and smuggling of prohibited items. The last such initiative was carried out in 2017 when North Kalimantan was part of East Kalimantan Province. 'The current effort marks a new chapter in strengthening law enforcement along the border from Sebatik to Long Pasia,' he said. Jauteh also called on the media to assist in raising public awareness on the importance of combating cross-border crimes. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
