Clown Caricature Sparks Police Probe in Perak: Lawyer Questions Severity of Response

A political controversy erupted in Perak, Malaysia, following a social media post featuring a caricature of a local politician. The post, deemed offensive by some, led to an official police investigation. According to Syahredzan Johan, lawyer for the politician involved, Kah Leong, the police recorded a statement and seized Kah Leong's phone and SIM card. "The police came and recorded a statement, approximately 30 minutes long," Johan stated. He further questioned the severity of the response, suggesting the incident didn't warrant such measures. The investigation is ongoing, with full cooperation from Kah Leong. This event underscores the complexities of free speech and political satire in Malaysia.