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New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Police deny detaining students after Sabah anti-graft rally
KOTA KINABALU: Police have denied detaining two participants of the Sabah Gempur Rasuah 2.0 peaceful assembly, as alleged by Borneo Komrad activist Mukmin Nantang in a Facebook post today. Instead, both students were only summoned to give statements regarding a police report they had lodged. Kota Kinabalu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Kasim Muda said the students were called to the police station to provide statements concerning an incident where a student's car was splashed with acid. He said after providing their statements, police recorded an additional statement from them as part of the investigation into the organisation of the assembly. "Police have denied the statement made by one of the assembly participants who claimed that his two friends were arrested and assaulted by police. "He claimed that his friend was beaten, but that is not true. We told them not to go live, record or take pictures. That's what we prohibited. So, there is no issue of assault," he said today. Kasim said the term "detention" was used because the students were summoned to give statements regarding the peaceful assembly. "We recorded their statements because one of them was listed as the chairman of the assembly." In a Facebook post, Mukmin alleged that Suara Mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah president Fadhil Kasim and Aliff Danial Badrul Akmal Hisham were detained when they went to the Kota Kinabalu police station. This followed their lodging of a police report after a student's car was doused with acid during the assembly. Mukmin also claimed that Fadhil reported being subjected to force, including being beaten and yelled at.
Daily Express
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Police probing nine offences
Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Jauteh said the students could have chosen alternative methods to voice their concerns. - Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express. Kota Kinabalu: Organisers of the Perhimpunan Aman Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 did not require any police permit but must abide by the stipulated conditions of the rally, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun. The rally, organised by Suara Mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) over the weekend, resulted in police reports and investigations after the organisers failed to comply with the conditions. 'We received six reports related to incidents during the rally. 'Three investigation papers have been opened involving nine offences, including sedition, burning materials in public places, bringing dangerous materials like fuel to the rally and issues related to race, religion and royalty (3R),' Jauteh told a media conference at the State Police Contingent Headquarters, Monday. He said police have begun calling individuals to provide statements as part of their investigation. 'There is no approval but rather feedback from police on the notification made by the organisers,' he said, pointing out the legal framework governing peaceful assemblies while addressing misconceptions about police approval. Advertisement He said under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, organisers must notify police at least 10 days before holding any assembly, providing details including the applicant's name, route to be taken and purpose of the assembly. 'The law does not require a permit or licence. The notification is simply to inform authorities, not seek permission. Police have five days to respond with feedback,' he said. 'In the case of Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0, the police took the initiative to issue feedback regarding the notification. The purpose of issuing the feedback is to inform the organisers to comply with the conditions or restrictions,' he added. He said the Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief had set 15 conditions for the organisers to comply with. However, police investigations found that the organisers failed to meet the conditions. Asked about potential charges, he said investigations would proceed under various laws, including the Penal Code and Sedition Act. Addressing claims that the students had received special approval from police, Jauteh said: 'I think the students did not convey the truth. They said they received extraordinary approval from the police. 'Even though lawyers were present with the students, they should have understood what the police had actually provided under the Peaceful Assembly Act, which was feedback with conditions, not approval.' Asked about a counter-rally group that also gathered, Jauteh said they were also under investigation. 'We have not said they violated the law. But we are investigating police reports,' he said. Jauteh said the students could have chosen alternative methods to voice their concerns. 'If they want to express grievances, they could have prepared letters and meet in groups with relevant parties to state their intentions and call reporters to convey what they want to convey,' he said. The rally coincided with the Head of State's Birthday Ceremony, though Jauteh noted that under Section 4 of the Peaceful Assembly Act, any Malaysian citizen above 15 years old can participate in assemblies. 'Let the public know. There is no approval. No permit in this matter. There is no such thing as approval,' he said, reiterating that police response was merely feedback on the notification along with conditions for public order and safety. For the record, the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 removed the previous requirement for police permits that existed under Section 27 of the Police Act 1967. Under current law, no permit or licence is required to hold a peaceful assembly. The notification system is designed to facilitate the right to peaceful assembly rather than restrict it. Police cannot outright ban or reject an assembly notification. They can only impose reasonable restrictions on time, place and manner for security and public order purposes. Even failure to notify police, while potentially incurring a fine of up to RM10,000, does not make an assembly illegal or unlawful. The Act emphasises that peaceful assemblies cannot be deemed illegal merely due to lack of permits or notices, reflecting a constitutional shift towards protecting citizens' right to peaceful assembly. * 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
The Sun
23-06-2025
- 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.
Barnama
23-06-2025
- 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.
