- Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng criticized the police for double standards in their response to flag gaffes in Johor and Terengganu, highlighting the disparity in treatment between ordinary citizens and government bodies.
- In Johor, a Malaysian woman and a Nepali security guard were arrested for installing flags upside down at a factory, leading to their remand for four days.
- The Kulai municipal council temporarily closed the factory due to the incident involving the upside-down flags.
- In contrast, no arrests were made regarding the Kuala Terengganu City Council flying a Jalur Gemilang missing the moon and star, which was attributed to a 'technical mistake'.
- In a related case, S Roghini Devi has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly causing unnecessary suffering to her dog, Rocky, by pulling it with a rope around its neck.
- The charge against Roghini, under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act, carries a penalty of a fine between RM20,000 and RM100,000, up to three years in prison, or both, upon conviction.
- Roghini pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM6,000, with the next case management scheduled for October 8.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has raised concerns over police double standards regarding flag gaffes in Johor and Terengganu. He criticized the swift arrests of a Nepali security guard and a Malaysian woman for improperly displaying flags, while no action was taken against the Kuala Terengganu City Council for a similar error.1235
In Johor, the police reported that the Nepali security guard was instructed to install the flags upside down by a Malaysian woman. They were remanded for four days, highlighting a stark contrast in the treatment of ordinary citizens versus government bodies. Lim questioned, “Why are ordinary people immediately arrested while government bodies only have to offer an explanation?”
In contrast, the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) faced no arrests after flying a Jalur Gemilang missing its moon and star, which was attributed to a “technical mistake.” Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, the menteri besar, downplayed the incident, calling it unintentional, although an investigation is underway.
The police are also investigating the Johor case for improper use of official emblems and public mischief, while the factory involved was temporarily closed by the Kulai municipal council. Lim's remarks underscore a growing frustration among citizens regarding perceived inequities in law enforcement actions.4
Meanwhile, in a separate case, S Roghini Devi has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly causing unnecessary suffering to her dog, Rocky, with a potential penalty of up to RM100,000 or three years in prison.6
The next case management for Roghini is scheduled for October 8.89
“The Johor incident involved a Nepali security guard who allegedly installed flags upside down, leading to his arrest alongside a Malaysian woman. Meanwhile, the Terengganu case, where a local council displayed a flawed Jalur Gemilang, was downplayed by officials as a minor technical mistake, raising concerns about accountability.”
Malaysiakini
