There is a possible obstruction of justice, says PKR.
GEORGE TOWN: The claims of political interference made by former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan should not be treated lightly as they concern a possible obstruction of justice, PKR deputy information head Sim Tze Tzin said.
Musa’s claims of political interference in the conduct of the police investigations should be noted by the top leadership and a probe should be initiated, he said.
His claims strengthened the belief that the judiciary is subjected to interference by individuals with a political agenda, he added.
Sim said Barisan Nasional leaders should not look at the claims by Musa within the scope of politics, but under the glare of justice.
Neither should anyone in Pakatan Rakyat look at this in the context of politics, he said.
Everyone should view the claims seriously to ensure that such interference did not recur if Malaysia wants to come across as a law-abiding nation, he added.
Penang PKR committee member Jason Ong Khan Lee said that the claims by Musa were nothing new.
Such interference had been going on for decades, he claimed.
Ong said that Musa’s claims were consistent with the allegations of senior police officers who had previously said their duties were hampered by interference of political forces.
He added that Pakatan would put a stop to such interference if it wins federal power in the coming general election.
He said there was a widespread consensus that the police were often used as a political tool to clamp down on dissidents, or any party said to be opposing the government.
It was only fair that the rightful parties including individuals who are accused of interfering, should step in and clarify the matter.
Ong said that almost every opposition politician in the country had at one time in their career had their statements recorded by the police.
This shows that the police are actively engaged in politics, he added.
GEORGE TOWN: The claims of political interference made by former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan should not be treated lightly as they concern a possible obstruction of justice, PKR deputy information head Sim Tze Tzin said.Musa’s claims of political interference in the conduct of the police investigations should be noted by the top leadership and a probe should be initiated, he said.
His claims strengthened the belief that the judiciary is subjected to interference by individuals with a political agenda, he added.
Sim said Barisan Nasional leaders should not look at the claims by Musa within the scope of politics, but under the glare of justice.
Neither should anyone in Pakatan Rakyat look at this in the context of politics, he said.
Everyone should view the claims seriously to ensure that such interference did not recur if Malaysia wants to come across as a law-abiding nation, he added.
Penang PKR committee member Jason Ong Khan Lee said that the claims by Musa were nothing new.
Such interference had been going on for decades, he claimed.
Ong said that Musa’s claims were consistent with the allegations of senior police officers who had previously said their duties were hampered by interference of political forces.
He added that Pakatan would put a stop to such interference if it wins federal power in the coming general election.
He said there was a widespread consensus that the police were often used as a political tool to clamp down on dissidents, or any party said to be opposing the government.
It was only fair that the rightful parties including individuals who are accused of interfering, should step in and clarify the matter.
Ong said that almost every opposition politician in the country had at one time in their career had their statements recorded by the police.
This shows that the police are actively engaged in politics, he added.
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