Penang police chief Hamzah Ahmad, who confirmed the matter, said the decision to classify the case as NFA was made by the office of the deputy public prosecutor.

“The police received information from the DPP’s office that the case was classified as NFA,” he was quoted by Bernama as saying.

Previously, the media reported that the police were completing the investigation papers on the case before referring them to the DPP’s office for further action.

The sexual harassment allegedly occurred at Dewan Khairat Sungai Kecil on July 3, when the female journalist was covering a programme involving deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the Umno president.

The incident was reportedly witnessed by several other media representatives.

The man was arrested after he surrendered himself at the Seberang Perai Selatan police headquarters.