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PSM deputy chief arrested over scuffle outside Parliament

today20 August 2025

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S Arutchelvan Shashi Devan
Last week, police said PSM deputy chairman S Arutchelvan (front row, third from left) was under investigation for allegedly using criminal force to obstruct a public servant in the course of duty and for committing mischief.
PETALING JAYA:

Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairman S Arutchelvan was detained at the Dang Wangi police headquarters today in connection with a scuffle outside Parliament last week.

PSM secretary-general M Sivaranjani said Arutchelvan surrendered himself after being instructed to report by 6pm.

“This arrest is unlawful and constitutes an abuse of police power,” she said in a brief statement.

Last Wednesday, Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said an investigation was opened following a commotion during the submission of a memorandum and a draft bill outside Parliament which was said to have left a police officer injured.

Fadil had said police were investigating the case under Section 353 of the Penal Code for use of criminal force to deter a…

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Written by: FMT Reporters


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