KUALA LUMPUR – The investigation paper involving Malaysiakini columnist Andrew Sia, who allegedly labelled Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) as an “apartheid academy” has been referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) yesterday.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain told Scoop that the paper was submitted after the authorities finished taking Sia’s statement.
“We are still waiting for further instructions regarding the case,” he said.
On May 25, Razarudin confirmed that the police would summon Sia to assist in investigations regarding an article titled “Our Apartheid Academy, UiTM” published on May 21.
Dozens of police reports were lodged over the article.
The first police report was made by Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who demanded the portal take down the article and urged Sia to issue an apology.
Police are investigating the case under Section 504 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, as well as Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. – June 5, 2024