Acting state police chief Datuk Salleh Mat Rasid said on Wednesday that giving police a statement was a normal procedure in police investigations.

'Anybody can be hauled up to give a statement to assist in investigations, including the chief minister.

'This is normal in the course of investigations,' he told reporters after launching a blood donation drive at the northern region marine police base in Batu Uban.

Police are investigating the matter following a police report lodged by lawyer Abu Backer Sidek Mohamad Zain on March 14 that Mr Lim had made a 'very sensitive statement' to the Malays.

Asked when police would call the chief minister to give a statement, Datuk Salleh said it depends on the progress of investigations. -- BERNAMA