Malaysia’s top police official said on Friday authorities were investigating an alleged conspiracy to “topple the government and sabotage national stability”.
Malaysia’s police have launched an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to topple the government and destabilise the country, according to the nation’s top law enforcement official.
Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said on Friday that the inquiry concerns a purported plan involving a prominent local figure and an international media organisation. He did not disclose the identities of those allegedly involved.
The investigation is being conducted under laws relating to actions that undermine parliamentary democracy, an offence that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment upon conviction. Authorities have not released further details about the nature or scope of the alleged plot.
Government spokesperson and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil described the matter as “very serious” during a regular press briefing but declined to provide additional information, stating that the police would carry out a full investigation.
In a separate statement, the Attorney-General’s Chambers called for the probe to be conducted comprehensively, professionally and without interference.
No timeline has been given for the investigation, and officials have not indicated whether any arrests or charges have been made.
