Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said the decision was made after a discussion with the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
“This matter was brought to be discussed with the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
“We found that there was not enough evidence for us to proceed (charge) under Section 302, that’s why the court allowed him (the suspect) to be bailed under court bond.
“The investigation was carried out under Section 302, but whether a charge can be made or not, that is a secondary matter,” he told reporters after the closing ceremony of the RMP (Royal Malaysian Police) Asset Officer Conference here today.
Yesterday, Kota Tinggi Sessions Court Judge Salawati Djambari granted the police application to release the 29-year-old man on a RM20,000 court bond, based on Section 118 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
On another matter, Khalid called on parents and teachers to come forward if they have information about children or students getting involved in gangsterism to prevent such activities from taking root in schools.
“We know that this problem (gangsterism) exists, we want to solve it at the early stage. We go back to the family institution in addressing the problem (gangsterism). If the parents suspect there are children involved, come and see us (police).
“It’s not that we want to arrest and destroy their future, we need to do something to correct this situation at an early stage before they become victims of the illegal groups,” he said.
He said police had also been working closely with the education ministry and the parent-teacher associations to prevent gangsterism in schools.
Khalid also confirmed that police had arrested three students in Sungai Petani, Kedah, on suspicion of involvement in gangster activities today.
Commenting on the arrest of two male Turkish nationals believed to be involved in activities which threaten national security, Khalid said they were now being detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
“I’m not making any comment on what they did; it is certain that they have threatened national security.”
Meanwhile, Khalid said RMP will acquire new assets in accordance with the requirements of modern policing such as the use of drones and the latest information and communication technology system.
He said police also require face scanning recognition systems and equipment for scanning vehicle registration numbers.