Home Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin – Bernama file photo
PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has directed the Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun to submit a comprehensive report on the arrest of lawyer and activist Siti Kasim who was accused of kidnapping her client and preventing police officers from discharging their duties.
Muhyiddin said he had asked for the report to be submitted before any action is taken on the matter.
He said he had taken cognisance of the public outcry over the matter but as the home minister, he had to balance public interest with the private interests of those directly affected without impeding police investigations.
“I have also noted lawyer Siti Kasim’s response that she was at all times acting as legal counsel for the victim.
“I am fully aware of the right of the individual to legal counsel, and the right of counsel to act without being subjected to threats and harrassment by any parties,” he said in a statement. Read more