This isn't a police state, says Hassan; DNAA in Zahid case not against the law - lawyer

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has urged police to confirm whether they have arrested a woman for allegedly criticising Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.This is after the police’s silence for more than 24 hours since press queries about the reported arrest of a TikTok user who goes by Jorjet Myla under the Sedition Act, purportedly over a video rant against the premier.When contacted, Hassan said under the Police Act, all police action must be transparent and in compliance with regulations.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Court of Appeal was told today that the 2023 decision to grant Ahmad Zahid Hamidi a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case did not break any law.Senior federal counsel Ahmad Hanir Hambaly submitted that the public prosecutor (PP)’s DNAA decision was made within the scope of his powers and jurisdiction under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution and Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv