Cops open investigation paper into ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ programme

Cops open investigation paper into ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ programme

Although the programme was cancelled yesterday, police say they have received a report on the case.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim talking to members of the public during a Police Day programme at KLCC today. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
Police have opened an investigation paper on the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme organised by an NGO under the youth and sports ministry.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim said although the programme was cancelled yesterday, police had received a report on the case.

He said following that, statements were taken from the complainant and some witnesses to facilitate the investigation.

“The police have also contacted a member of the NGO involved in the programme and the individual has given an undertaking to appear at the Sentul police headquarters tomorrow.

“Once the investigation paper is completed, it will be referred to the office of the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) for further action.

“I hope those involved will cooperate to help us complete the investigation,” he said when met after a programme to commemorate the 216th Police Day at KLCC here today.

Azmi said this when asked to comment on developments in the investigation into the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme.

Last Tuesday, youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh, when winding up the Budget 2023 debate for her ministry in the Dewan Rakyat, said no Muslims were involved in the programme.

Meanwhile, on the Women’s Day rally held in front of Sogo and Dataran Merdeka on March 12, which was said to be a pro-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) parade, Azmi said statements had been taken from seven people, including the organiser, to assist in the investigation.

“We expect to complete the investigation and submit the papers to the DPP’s office this Tuesday,” he said.

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