Police take financial documents and records from Mandiri, Hayat

Zaid Malek, the lawyer for civil society groups Mandiri and Hayat, speaking with members of a police team that took documents and records from their office today. (Mandiri Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Civil society organisations Mandiri and Hayat said 20 police officers visited their shared office here today to obtain documents related to the groups.

In a statement, the groups said they handed over audit reports, company registration documents, staff lists, payroll and EPF contribution records, tax documents, media statements concerning the “corporate mafia”, Hayat’s bank statements and other financial records. They also handed over a computer and a USB drive containing Hayat’s financial information.