CCID: There was a 4th police report
I am not sure how the mainstream media reported it. Let me relate my first-hand account as the prime target of a series of police reports filed against me in relation to my live commentaries over Al-Jazeera as news broke on the November10 BERSIH Rally.
Apparently, the authorities had acted on a fourth police report of the same nature, instead of the three common ones lodged by the Malaysian Islamic Consumers Association (PPIM), Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (KIMMA) and Pertubuhan Seni Silat Ikatan Kalam Malaysia as reported in The NST (November 18)..
The fourth police report was lodged by an individual who had access to the computers and Internet connection at the KLCC Urusetia office located on the fourth floor of Dayabumi, Kuala Lumpur.
This was confirmed by the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigations Department (CCID) through the First Information Report (FIR), a copy of which was extended to my lawyer, Gobind Singh Deo, yesterday afternoon.
According to the FIR, the report was lodged at the Jalan HS Lee police station on November 19, one day after the NST carried the story. As the investigation is still on-going, I am not at liberty to release further details.
This is a summary of what transpired over the last four days leading to my interview with the Bukit Aman CCID yesterday, which was also UN's World Human Rights Day.
3:36pm Friday, December 7, 2007: ASP Tan Tin Heng of the Bukit Aman CCID SMSed me to call back. I was asked to attend an interview pertaining to police report against me over my comments on Al-Jazeera, time he suggested: 10.00am Monday.I asked for an official notice to be issued in accordance to Section 111, Criminal Procedure Code (CPC).
ASP Tan agreed, but indicated that the 111 could only be delivered by 9.00am Monday morning as it was nearing the end of working day. He suggested 2.00pm for the interview, promising that the 111 would be delivered on Monday morning.
9.40am Monday, December 10, 2007: Two plainclothes delivered the 111 to my house. I was waiting for them.
The 111 said my witness statement was required in the investigation pertaining to a police report, no elaboration, under Penal Code section 500.
In layman's terms, it relates to criminal defamation.
11.30am Monday, December 10, 2007: My lawyer Gobind Singh Deo contacted ASP Tan to request for the FIR. Paper work ensued.
12.30pm Monday, December 10, 2007: The FIR was faxed to Gobind Singh's office.
From the FIR, it was confirmed that the CCID had opened the investigation papers in response to police report dated November 19, lodged by an individual (I shall withhold the name for the timebeing) who had access to the computers and Internet connection at the KLCC Urusetia office located on the fourth floor of Dayabumi, Kuala Lumpur.
According to the FIR, the report was lodged at the Jalan HS Lee police station on November 19.
1.30pm Monday, December 10, 2007: I arrived at Bukit Aman CCID, accompanied by three DAP laywers, namely Gobind Singh Deo (Secretary, National Legal Bureau), Lim Lip Eng (Selangor Legal Bureau Chief) and K.A. Ramu (FT Kuala Lujmpur Legal Bureau).
We briefed the Press, who had gathered at the gate (Thank you!), on the background information to the police interview.
1.50pm Monday, December 10, 2007: The Interview conducted by ASP Tan began.
I was accorded access to my counsel throughout the interview, which was carried out in a cordial manner.
The interview started with the viewing of a YouTube clip of the Al-Jazeera news bulletin given by the person who lodged the police report. It was juxtaposed against three copies of the bulletin, coded Nov 10 GMT 07:00hr, 08:00hr and 10:00hr, respectively, which were sourced from Al-Jazeera.
The key issues centred on the GMT 10:00hr segment, over my alleged remarks in relation to the BERSIH Rally, in particular with regards to the Police's firing of live bullets on civilians in the Batu Buruk Incident, and the issue of mass transfer of voters in certain constituencies.
In between, Members of Parliament, YB Tan Kok Wai (Cheras) and Chow Kon Yeow (Tanjung) took leave from Dewan Rakyat and popped by for a while.
2.17pm Monday, December 10, 2007: Just as the interview was going on, a Star SMS News Alert flowed into my handphone:
10/12 Police have recorded statement from DAP member and blogger Jeff Ooi over alleged anti-govt remarks made in Al-Jazeera interview on Nov 10.I shall check if The Star is insinuating that Al-Jazeera and I had conspired to broadcast anti-government remarks as SMS had reported to its subscribers.
3.10pm Monday, December 10, 2007: The interview was over. In conclusion, ASP Tan said the investigation may take a couple of months to complete while the report will be forwarded to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action.
Again, we briefed the Press who had gathered at the gate (Thanks again!)
This is my second statement to the police under Section 112 of the CPC. The first one was 2005 over a reader's comment in my blog, which was frontpaged by Berita Harian for four consecutive days in October 2004.
My advice to whoever asked to give statements under CPC 112 is that, be on guard from Question one onward.
For illustration purposes, the questionnaire may run like this -- tyhe manner you answer the first question may determine your fate:
1 ) Did you rape the girl?
2 ) Why did you rape the girl?
3 ) Did you enjoy raping the girl?
4 ) How did you know the girl enjoyed it when you raped her?
The questions are leading and loaded. Be on guard.
Also read and compare facts in the reportage: The Star, China Press, Guang Ming, Nanyang, Kwong Wah.
P/S I am struggling with this posting. This may be my last posting for a while. I am suffering from blurred vision with floaters in my eyes. I am going to seek medical attention after this. Take care, folks.
Comments
Wow, several hours questioning by police and you seemed depressed and all stressed out and suffering from ailments.
JEFF OOI says: Stress and hard work it as been throughout 2007. Depressed? Don't think so. I have yet to warm up and the journey is long. I believe this symptom is coincidental and temporary. Living in the age of modern science, seeking medical attention is the best option. I just need to inform my readers who were kind to email and SMS to express their concerns.
Consider those who have to endure years under ISA, especially those whose family depend on them for income. Their kids and wife left alone to fend for themselves without any provision.
JEFF OOI says: Is this dark comedy to hear it from an anonymous armchair critic like you? :-)
Every now and then, there are request by the neglected, requiring money for medical procedures.
The moment this govenrment is threatended, they invoke protective mode.
Is it too much to ask for a free and fair elections? Or for the neglected to ask for a fair treatment? This is definitely not the government for the people.My vote for Badawi was made in haste due to the joy of Mahathir's departure. Adios badawi. Even if my vote is cheated of its value, we shall overcome, and the people shall prevail. With this govenrment, don't expect too much from the masses, as they are demoralised.
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December 11, 2007 09:03 AM
Check some of your spelling after a cup of coffee,Jeff, because it's starting to read like you need an editor...lol!
JEFF OOI says: I am struggling with the blurred vision affecting my eyes. It's quite painful staring onto the LCD screen right now.
That aside, I'm quietly laughing about the whole absurdity of a silat organization filing a police report about you.
Anyways, I hope you emerge from this without any issues, though I would think this is doing wonders towards the support for your election campaign next year.
Keep the momentum up, future Parliamentarian.
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December 11, 2007 02:43 PM