THREE social media influencers will be called up by the police to record their statements in connection with the “Dubai Move”, an alleged attempt to topple the federal government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. 

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Razarudin Husain said the three individuals are Badrul Hisham Shaharin (Chegubard), Wan Muhammad Azri (Papagomo), and Salim Iskandar. 

Speaking at a special media conference in Bukit Aman today, he said all three would be summoned soon to facilitate investigations. 

He said they had discussed the issue on social media. 

“Apart from the three, a number of political leaders will also be summoned to give their statements,” he said. 

Razarudin said police had received a total of 43 police reports nationwide from representatives of political parties with regards to the Dubai Move. 

He said an investigation paper had been opened based on those reports under Section 124(c) of the Penal Code for attempting to harm parliamentary democracy. 

“The attempt can also be described as an activity that can affect the peace and harmony and create uncertainty among the people. 

“I can assure that the situation in the country is stable, and police are ready and have taken all the necessary steps if the ‘Dubai Move’ disrupts peace and harmony in the country,” he said. 

Razarudin added that police also came across video blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin speaking about the “Dubai Move” for more than 10 days, citing the fall of the government in relation to 120 statutory declarations.  

“We are investigating the video that has gone viral, which shows three or four individuals talking about changing the government.  

“One of them is Raja Petra Kamarudin who spoke about 120 statutory declarations that can change the government,” he said.  

On December 30, Community Communications Department deputy director-general Ismail Yusop reportedly said there was a move to topple the government involving certain leaders from both sides of the political divide that took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. – Bernama, January 9, 2024.