Kajang Woman Held Over ‘Allah’, Cross Vandalism on Panel

Police have arrested a local woman in her 40s over the alleged Kajang vandalism of a roadside electrical control panel, on which the word “Allah” and a cross were painted, Malay Mail reported on Monday (Nov 9).

The woman was detained at about 2.15pm on Monday by a team from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kajang district police headquarters, according to a Kosmo! Online report cited by Malay Mail.

Viral Vandalism Video

Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said a police report was lodged at 12.16pm on Sunday (Nov 8) over a video that had been circulating on social media.

The footage allegedly showed a woman using red paint to write the word and draw a cross on the control panel at the roadside in Taman Sutera, Kajang.

Naazron said the woman was arrested following the report to assist in investigations.

“Several items were also seized, including red paint and clothing,” he said in a statement, adding that the items were believed to be linked to the incident.

Kajang Vandalism Probe Under Three Laws

Naazron said the case is being investigated under Section 298 of the Penal Code, which he described as deliberately wounding the religious feelings of others and which carries up to one year in jail, a fine, or both.

Police are also investigating the case under Section 427 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, he said.

Investigations are continuing to establish the motive, including recording statements from witnesses and examining the viral video.

Public Asked to Come Forward

Naazron stressed that firm action would be taken against anyone found to have committed an offence under existing laws.

Members of the public with information on the case have been asked to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Muhammad Nazirulzahin Mohd Hashim, at 017-8881475.

Police did not say whether a remand order would be sought. No charge has been reported so far.

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