The Prime Minister said the police action was also conducted without the interference of his administration, refuting claims that the arrests were made to weaken certain quarters. Dr Mahathir also explained that he would determine whether the arrests could affect Pakatan Harapan which would be facing the by-election in Tanjung Piai soon. “I have not received any reports that former or present members were involved or arrested by the Bukit Aman Counter-Terrorism Division, ” he said. Several online portals reported that four of those arrested in the operation on Saturday were former PKR members. “Sosma is too draconian and it should be amended to befit the crime committed, which at present moment gives too much power to the police, ” said Anwar after opening the state PKR Convention here yesterday.

Source: The Star October 13, 2019 23:26 UTC