Police To Investigate Former MP Accused Of Sexual Harassment At Supermarket


KUALA LUMPUR, Police have opened an investigation into a former Member of Parliament who is alleged to be involved in a sexual harassment case involving a woman at a prominent supermarket in Kota Damansara.

Petaling Jaya police chief, ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar, said that a report was received from the victim, a woman in her twenties, on Aug 6, claiming she was sexually harassed twice by the man while at the supermarket.

He also noted that police detected an 18-second video circulating on social media concerning the allegations earlier today at 2 pm.

“A thorough investigation is being conducted under Section 507 A and Section 509 of the Penal Code,” he said in a statement today.

According to Shahrulnizam, the investigation revealed that the accused works for a statutory body and holds the position of non-executive director.

“Police will record the man’s statement to assist with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters Operati
ons Room at 03-79662222,” he added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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