Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event
Malaysian politician Rafizi Ramli has been summoned by police to provide a statement regarding his allegations of a 'corporate mafia' and bribery. He has canceled campaign events to comply with the investigation, which he claims is politically motivated.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and the legal system regarding corruption allegations and freedom of speech.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said he has been summoned to Bukit Aman today to give a statement over remarks concerning an alleged corporate mafia and a RM9.5 million payment linked to PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
In a Facebook statement yesterday, Rafizi said he had been instructed to appear at 10am for investigations under Sections 500 and 505 of the Penal Code, which concern criminal defamation and statements conducive to public mischief, respectively.
The Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) leader said the investigation stemmed from a police report lodged on October 22 over a speech he delivered in Selayang two days earlier, during which he also discussed the court case involving former Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
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