While admitting she did write a controversial post slamming PAS and tahfiz schools that saw her being hauled up by the authorities, Siti Kasim, however, said her words were “twisted and spun”.
Speaking to reporters after having her statement recorded by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) earlier today, the lawyer-cum-activist admitted that she had slammed PAS’ proposal to ban alcohol following a series of drink-driving incidents.
“I was questioned about my online posting and I admitted it was my own posting. However, what I said was twisted and spun.
“I have lodged a police report on this,” she said when met in Cyberjaya.
Siti Kasim had posted on Facebook: “…you want to ban alcohol just because it suits you? Then ban tahfiz schools too for causing so much damage to our innocent children. Get it PIS?”
When asked if she had named anyone specific in the police report lodged, Siti said: “I am taking action against organisations, they should know better.”
She said the authorities did not confiscate any of her belongings such as her mobile phone.
“I have been cooperating with them so there is no need to confiscate anything. I gave them willingly all the necessary things. As long as you cooperate there is no reason for them to be harsh towards you,” she said.
She arrived at the building at 10am and came out at 12.45pm after having her statement recorded. She was accompanied by her lawyer.
Siti is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code covering statements conducive to public mischief, and Section 4(1) of Sedition Act and also Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network service.
Yesterday, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department director Commissioner Datuk Huzir Mohamed said a total of 113 complaints were lodged against Siti on the matter.
He said Siti will also be called in to have her statement recorded and would be asked to explain the posting because it appeared to be intended to disrupt the peace.
Huzir said the investigation paper against Siti Kassim’s Facebook account was opened on May 21.