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DAP leaders urge immediate release of two Mandiri activists
Opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) leaders have called for the immediate release of two civil society activists, arguing that police investigations can proceed without detaining them. The party has demanded authorities clarify the legal grounds for holding the activists.
LSN Malaysia ·
Democratic Action Party (DAP) leaders have mounted pressure on police to release two Mandiri activists currently in custody, asserting that ongoing investigations do not necessitate their continued detention.
The DAP representatives have questioned the necessity of holding activist Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew, urging authorities to provide clear justification for their detention. The party maintains that police investigations into the matter can advance without restricting the activists' freedom.
The call comes as civil society groups and opposition figures increasingly scrutinise the grounds for the activists' apprehension. DAP leaders argue that detaining individuals during investigation phases should be subject to strict legal standards and that alternatives to custody should be explored.
The case has drawn attention to broader questions about police powers and detention procedures in Malaysia, with activists and political figures continuing to debate the balance between investigative necessity and individual rights. No immediate response from police authorities has been reported regarding the release request.