Police inaction over CIA letter angers veterans

Alfian Z.M. Tahir Alfian Z.M. Tahir Updated 5 years ago · Published on 24 Jul 2018 10:50AM · 6 Comments

A VETERANS’ group has lashed out at police for the failure to launch an investigation into a letter purportedly sent by the former government’s spy agency to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), calling the inaction “unacceptable” and shocking.

“I am baffled and I am shocked that until today, no action has been taken by the police to investigate or to take action,” said Brig-Gen (rtd) Mohamed Arshad Raji, president of the National Patriots’ Association (Patriot).

Several days ago, copies of a letter allegedly sent by the research division under the Barisan Nasional administration to the CIA director Gina Haspel, were circulated by news outlets.

The letter, dated five days before the 14th general election, requested support for former prime minister Najib Razak’s administration in the event that the results of the election turned out to be close.

The letter was signed by the unit’s former director-general Hasanah Ab Hamid.

“This is treason and this is a serious matter. Sending a letter to CIA asking for help is not a simple issue. Police not acting is unacceptable,” Arshad told The Malaysian Insight.

“If they are not interested, then I should become the IGP.”

Arshad also refuted claims that police can only begin investigations after a report is lodged, adding that he would lodge a police report today to speed up investigations.

“As this is a serious matter, the police do not need an official report to start probing. They can already do their own investigation.”

The Malaysian Insight attempted to contact Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun, his deputy, Noor Rashid Ibrahim, federal Crime Investigation Department chief Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd and Special Branch director Abdul Hamid Bador for comments, but has yet to receive any response.

“It is normal for a research group with interest in foreign relation and national security issues to work with intelligence agencies but it is not normal to write such letters asking for support directly,” Arshad said at a press conference today.

“It jeopardises national integrity. The department has no right to send the letter to CIA. The correct body is Wisma Putra. The so-called research department has overstepped its boundary.”

Mahamud Ahmad, a former CID chief, said today police must investigate the matter under Section 124B for activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.

“This is the act that police must use to classify the case. It is very serious and we really hope that it won’t be repeated by anyone in the new Pakatan Harapan government.” – July 24, 2018.

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  • It just shows that the PDRM do needs a heavy shake up, They are still in awe and love their old boss very much and will not take any actions at all. Charge all those personnel in PDRM for treason and treachery too. Looks like the efforts and contributions of the past and retired military and police forces are being respected and valued for it is so insignificant that they can be taken for a ride easily. If a leader and his cohorts are willing to sell the country and if there are no one to make a stop we are doomed. Thank you Patriot!!! You guys are commendable!!!

    Posted 5 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Arshad, have you make police report recently?? If you did and yet no action, please complaint to Tun Mahathir, who is currently holding on Home minister post.

    Posted 5 years ago by Philip chong · Reply

    • It's not Tun Mahathir, the Home minister is Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

      Posted 5 years ago by Izwan Z. · Reply

    • Why a report from an individual is necessary, when it is such a big news already in the public domain, way bigger than a report.

      Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

    • Yes, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is Home Minister, currently on Sick Leave, So Tun Mahathir took over his duty

      Posted 5 years ago by Philip chong · Reply

  • IGP, you are very quiet.......

    Posted 5 years ago by Philip chong · Reply