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The Sun
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally probed for nine offences
KOTA KINABALU: Participants of the Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally are being investigated for nine offences related to the peaceful assembly held last Saturday (June 21), Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said. He said the offences include incitement, open burning in a public area, possession of dangerous or corrosive substances during the rally, and raising sensitive issues involving royalty, religion, and race (3R). Investigations are being conducted not only under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 but also under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Penal Code. To date, we've received six police reports related to this case and opened three investigation papers covering nine offences. There were incidents during the rally that should not have occurred. 'No arrests have been made so far, but beginning today, several individuals involved will be called in to provide their statements,' he told a press conference at the Sabah Police Headquarters here today. The rally, organised by Suara Mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah, included a march through Kota Kinabalu and placards highlighting various issues in Sabah, such as corruption and water supply. Participants also burned a caricature of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Jauteh said the organisers had submitted a notification to the police, as required under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. Police then responded with 15 conditions to ensure public order was maintained. 'Many people misunderstand the process. The Act does not approve or license rallies — it simply outlines the procedure for organisers to notify the police, and for the police to respond. Our role is to help maintain public order and safeguard everyone involved, including the participants. 'Unfortunately, in this case, the organisers failed to comply with the stated conditions. While voicing their concerns is their right, it must be done responsibly and without provocation,' he said. He urged future rally organisers to abide by the required conditions or use proper channels to express their views, such as by holding direct meetings with relevant authorities. Meanwhile, Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Kasim Muda said police had no objections to the rally, provided it followed the stipulated rules and national laws. However, he pointed out that only part of the police response was shared on social media — specifically, the front page of the police notification — while the full list of conditions was not disclosed, leaving many participants unaware of the requirements.
Free Malaysia Today
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops probe caricature burning at Sabah rally for sedition
Yesterday's Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally organised by several Universiti Malaysia Sabah students ended with the burning of the caricature. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Police are investigating the burning of a caricature of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at an anti-corruption rally in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, yesterday. Sabah police chief Jauteh Dikun said the incident, purportedly carried out by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students who took part in the protest, is being investigated under the Sedition Act and the Penal Code. Jauteh said the incident was witnessed by 'many tourists' as it was in a public place and had sparked fear, Daily Express reported. 'Once completed, we will refer (the investigation paper) to the Attorney-General's Chambers for the next course of action to be taken,' he said. Yesterday's Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally, organised by several Universiti Malaysia Sabah students, ended with the burning of the caricature of Anwar. More than 100 people took part in the protest to call for action over the Sabah water department scandal.
Barnama
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Participants Of Gempur Rasuah 2.0 Rally Under Probe For Nine Offences
KOTA KINABALU, June 23 (Bernama) -- Participants of the Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally are being investigated for nine offences related to the peaceful assembly held last Saturday (June 21), Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said. He said the offences include incitement, open burning in a public area, possession of dangerous or corrosive substances during the rally, and raising sensitive issues involving royalty, religion, and race (3R). Investigations are being conducted not only under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 but also under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Penal Code. To date, we've received six police reports related to this case and opened three investigation papers covering nine offences. There were incidents during the rally that should not have occurred. 'No arrests have been made so far, but beginning today, several individuals involved will be called in to provide their statements,' he told a press conference at the Sabah Police Headquarters here today. The rally, organised by Suara Mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah, included a march through Kota Kinabalu and placards highlighting various issues in Sabah, such as corruption and water supply. Participants also burned a caricature of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Jauteh said the organisers had submitted a notification to the police, as required under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. Police then responded with 15 conditions to ensure public order was maintained. 'Many people misunderstand the process. The Act does not approve or license rallies — it simply outlines the procedure for organisers to notify the police, and for the police to respond. Our role is to help maintain public order and safeguard everyone involved, including the participants. 'Unfortunately, in this case, the organisers failed to comply with the stated conditions. While voicing their concerns is their right, it must be done responsibly and without provocation,' he said.
Borneo Post
9 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
9 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.
