Malaysian police to summon Kedah leader Sanusi over ballot paper display
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Mr Sanusi Md Nor's actions are said to have taken place at a polling centre in Kedah, where he was defending his Jeneri state seat.
PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
KUALA LUMPUR - The police will call up Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor to give a statement for allegedly showing his marked ballot paper to the media before casting his vote on Aug 12.
Malaysia’s police chief Razarudin Husain said the authorities are investigating the matter under the Election Offences Act 1954, following a report lodged.
“As per the investigation, he will be called in for his statement to be recorded,” he said on Tuesday.
Mr Razarudin said the police will comb through the relevant laws in the course of the investigation.
“We will be fair in our conduct,” he added.
Mr Razarudin said the investigation paper will be referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers once the probe is completed.
Datuk Seri Sanusi’s actions are said to have taken place at a polling centre in Kedah, where he was defending his Jeneri state seat.
Voters’ choices must be secret, and the opposition politician could be found liable for his actions under the Act, which provides for a fine up to RM3,000 (S$884), a maximum jail term of one year, or both. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
