Kuala lumpur: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has placed a local man suspected of being involved in the azan petition issue in Ampang on the Special Circular List to prevent him from fleeing the country. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the measure was taken following police reports lodged by residents and members of a surau committee in the area regarding a petition raised in the housing estate.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the suspect has yet to be arrested, but he has been placed on the Special Circular List to ensure he does not leave Malaysia. Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend him. Once listed under this Special Circular List, individuals will face difficulties leaving the country, as their names are registered at airports. If detected, they will be arrested, Shazeli said at a press conference after attending the Run With Royalty PDRM Selangor 2026 at Elmina Lakeside Mall.
Earlier, Shazeli accompanied the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who officiated the flag-off ceremony involving about 8,000 participants. He mentioned that the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act after preliminary investigations found elements of an offence committed by the suspect.
Police have recorded statements from several individuals, including representatives of the local community affected by the issue, to help complete the investigation papers. An individual from a councillor's office has also come forward to provide a statement, enabling authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation from multiple angles.
Shazeli stated that they have yet to locate the suspect and will call him in to assist in the investigation as soon as possible. He urged the public to contact the Ampang district police headquarters if they know his whereabouts to help complete the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, examining the motive behind the case, and he requested space to carry out a transparent and fair investigation for all parties.
In this regard, Shazeli advised the public to avoid committing offences under the Sedition Act, including exercising restraint when expressing emotions in any actions or written communication. Last Friday, a surau committee in Ampang lodged a report at the Pandan Indah police station against an individual who allegedly objected to the sounding of the azan (call to prayer), congregational prayers at the premises and the use of the surau's outdoor space.