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DAP urges immediate release of two Mandiri officials under police custody
Democratic Action Party leaders have called on police to release Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew, questioning the necessity of their arrest when investigations could proceed without detention. The party has asked authorities to provide clarification on the grounds for the arrests.
LSN Malaysia ·
Senior Democratic Action Party figures have demanded the immediate release of two Mandiri officials currently in police custody, arguing that their detention is unjustified and questioning investigative procedures.
Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew were taken into custody as part of ongoing police investigations. DAP leaders contend that law enforcement could have advanced its inquiries without resorting to the deprivation of liberty, raising concerns about the proportionality of the police action.
The party has formally requested that authorities provide a detailed explanation for the arrests and the decision to detain the two individuals. DAP representatives have emphasised that investigation protocols should not unnecessarily restrict personal freedom when other avenues of inquiry remain available to law enforcement.
The move reflects growing scrutiny of police detention procedures among opposition politicians in Malaysia, with civil liberties concerns taking centre stage in the dispute.