Bukit Aman: No further action will be taken against minister over quarantine breach
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Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Huzir Mohamed speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur October 21, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The investigation into Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Khairuddin Aman Razali’s alleged breach of quarantine orders has been classified as no further action (NFA) by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), said Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Huzir Mohamed.
In a press conference today, Huzir explained that this was because Khairuddin was not issued a home surveillance order (Form 14b) under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act (Act 342).
In a press conference today, Huzir explained that this was because Khairuddin was not issued a home surveillance order (Form 14b) under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act (Act 342).
“In the investigation paper that has been referred to the attorney general, the instructions for this case are ‘NFA’.
“NFA on the grounds and statement that the minister was not issued a Form 14B under Section 15(1) of Act 342 to undergo home quarantine.
“Based on that statement, the Attorney General’s Chambers decided not to take any action against the minister and there is no strong statement for the basis of a charge under Act 342,” he said.
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kt notes:
Took the AG and Police hell of a long time, after mucho to-ing and fro-ing, to come up with this kerbau.
But AMEN, it ended the way we have been anticipating - Ho Hum, Yawnnnnnnnnnnn!
this is rule of law with malay characteristics, its inclusive, flexible, compassion n most of all, islamic (with hadi characteristic of course)
ReplyDeleteIdrus Harun strikes again, after releasing Musa Aman, who triggered the Sabah elections and Covid 3rd wave, he now releases the PAS minister.
ReplyDeleteWe miss Tommy Thomas.....but KT last time like to hentam him....all because it was Toonsie's selection....
Now not even mention AG by name, no picture of him.....mystery.....
DeleteYa loh...Tommy Thomas got f-ed by KT left and right during his time in office, but the AG BEFORE TT and the AG AFTER TT are never held accountable.
DeleteAccountability with Ktemoc characteristics.
what then is this post about?
DeleteJust a mention of nameless, faceless "Attorney General’s Chambers"... I hardly call that holding accountable...
DeleteAccountability with Ktemoc characteristics.
This post is about AGC, puts blame on AGC, 1,200 lawyers there, not specifically at AG Idrus Harun. Point lah the finger at him.
DeleteBut before like for fireman death or TBH case, it's all TT's fault, who was appointed by Toonsie. Not the 1,200 lawyers.
Well, PDRM and AGC are showing Very compassionate and forgiving law enforcement.
ReplyDeleteCan't complaint I suppose.
The "wonderful" thing is that the AG/Police are very brazenly taking this NFA position knowing the rakyat can do nothing about it.
ReplyDeleteThis Malaysia, Truly Asia
What happen to SOP? Now MOE not following its own SOP. The MOE officer responsible is negligent in his duty. This is dangerous on health matters. Is this an isolated case or special treatment. Is ignorance of the law by the minester, an excuse for NFA. Why was he fined RM1K, what did he do wrong? More question than answers.
ReplyDeleteThis Ms Chan is like the Ramkarpal of MCA...ha ha ha...hentam the PN gomen just like Ronnie etc used to hentam Toonsie. Well done....
ReplyDeleteBut KT won't retweet her comment of course, or call her boss Wee KHAT Siong a Silent Boh Lam Phar, Buat Tak Tahu, like KT always accuse Guanee....whenever Ronnie scold Toonsie...
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Why was Khairuddin fined if he did not break any rules, asks MCA
FMT Reporters -October 21, 2020
PETALING JAYA: MCA spokesman and Central Committee member Chan Quin Er has questioned the decision by the authorities to classify as “No Further Action (NFA)” an investigation into PAS minister Khairuddin Aman Razali, who had allegedly failed to undergo mandatory home quarantine after returning from Turkey.
She said it was reported earlier that Khairuddin had been fined the maximum amount of RM1,000 for not observing the home quarantine and for failing to abide by the rules under Act 342 (the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988).
“What rules did he break? Why was he issued a compound fine if he did not break any of the rules?” she asked in a statement this evening.
Chan said previous announcements in multiple government circulars had said all individuals entering Malaysia from abroad are considered to be Persons Under Surveillance (PUS) and must be subjected to a mandatory 14-day quarantine, unless they were given an exemption.
“You do not become a PUS only upon being given a copy of Form 14B. You are automatically one if you enter or re-enter Malaysia from abroad.”
She said if Khairuddin was given any exemption from compulsory quarantine, then the authorities must explain the matter in detail.
“Otherwise, this sets a dangerous precedent.
“Any PUS that the authorities forget to issue Form 14B to can breach quarantine rules without facing any consequences,” she said, referring to a form issued by the health ministry to those ordered to go under home quarantine upon returning to Malaysia.
Earlier today, police had said no further action would be taken against the plantation industries and commodities minister over his breach of the quarantine order after returning from overseas on July 7.
Bukit Aman CID chief Huzir Mohamed said the decision was made as the minister had not been issued the form, which is necessary to undergo quarantine, upon returning to the country.
Chan said an appeal can still be made on the decision to NFA the case to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
“We cannot jail the common man for breaching quarantine rules when a minister can get off due to a ‘technical error’.
“There can be no double standards as we are all equal before the law.”
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