Police investigation into Jempol MP Shamsulkahar remains ongoing
The probe into MP Shamsulkahar over his campaign remarks is still active, with investigators completing additional tasks directed by the state police.
An investigation was launched into MP Shamsulkahar after a complaint cited a video of his campaign speech in Jempol. The Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that police sent the investigation paper to the Negeri Sembilan state police for additional scrutiny and guidance. After receiving the paper with further instructions, investigators are completing the mandated actions before resubmitting it to the state police for the next steps.
Police officials allege that the MP disseminated material that could incite unrest and breach election laws, citing sections of the Penal Code, the Election Offences Act, and the Communications and Multimedia Act. The inquiry continues pending fulfillment of the specified directives.
Why it matters
The case highlights how Malaysian authorities are enforcing election-related speech laws against political figures.
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