Teresa Kok’s release decided by police, says Syed Hamid PUTRAJAYA, Sept 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said the release of the Seputeh Member of Parliament, Teresa Kok, from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA) was decided entirely by the police without referring to him or requiring his approval.
He said he was in fact informed of the matter after Kok had been released, and believed that the release was made after police investigation revealed that the detention was no longer necessary.
"I don't ask questions (to the police) because when it comes to police exercising their power, I let them do their work without any hassle. More
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said in a statement that police were satisfied with the cooperation rendered by Kok during the investigation and there was no longer any reason to continue her detention.
Commenting further, Syed Hamid said that under Section 73, an individual could be detained for up to 60 days for investigation if the police suspected that he or she was a threat to national security.
Commenting further, Syed Hamid said that under Section 73, an individual could be detained for up to 60 days for investigation if the police suspected that he or she was a threat to national security.
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Berakhir satu episod. Let's hope that we hear more good news this week.! Macam ... Chong Wei menang ke., Nicol menang lagi ke.! eh? tak da berita sensasi yang baik-baik la!? Kecuali sukan .. (more allocation for sports please Tan Sri Nor Yackop).
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