POLICE submitted investigation papers on a controversial parade held during the two-day PAS Youth “Himpunan Pemuda Islam Terengganu” gathering to the state prosecutor’s office yesterday, Terengganu police chief Rohaimi Md Isa said.

He said the department completed the investigation under section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948 and section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 after recording statements of 36 people involved in the parade.

Rohaimi said police have received five reports regarding the parade, which was alleged to disrupt public order and affect racial harmony.

The event, organised by Terengganu PAS Youth Council on February 17 in Setiu, sparked controversy when participants marched carrying replica weapons such as swords and spears.

However, PAS Youth chief Mohd Harun Isa reportedly said the participants were only following the theme of the parade and it was similar to cosplay events held across the country. – Bernama, February 23, 2023.