Should police investigate alleged political plots or focus on crime?

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Police Should Focus on Crime Fighting Over Political Plots, Says Lim Kit Siang

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar to direct police resources towards combating crime rather than investigating alleged political conspiracies. Lim questioned the basis of an investigation into an alleged plot to unseat Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which was revealed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The IGP confirmed receiving three police reports concerning this alleged conspiracy.
Basis of Investigation Questioned

Lim Kit Siang raised concerns about the lack of a disclosed offense in the reports filed regarding the alleged plot. He specifically challenged the IGP's intention to investigate the matter under Section 124B of the Penal Code, which pertains to "activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy." Lim argued that this section is only applicable when there are elements of "violent or unconstitutional" methods employed to overthrow an elected government.
Legal Interpretation of Section 124B

According to Lim Kit Siang's interpretation, Section 124B of the Penal Code is narrowly defined. It is intended for situations where explicit "violent or unconstitutional" means are used in an attempt to topple a government. He suggested that if the complainants fail to demonstrate any such violent or unconstitutional actions in the alleged campaign, they themselves could face prosecution for lodging false police reports.
Alleged Plot Details and Opposition Response

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had previously identified a senior Umno member as the individual allegedly orchestrating a plot to remove the prime minister. This alleged plot reportedly involved the use of statutory declarations to simulate a vote of no confidence. However, opposition Members of Parliament have subsequently denied any knowledge of such a conspiracy.

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