IPOH: Police have recorded statements from 11 witnesses so far over the discovery of a threatening note in front of the home of the parents of the Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming in Ayer Tawar, in Manjung, on March 7.
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said no arrests have been made so far.
"We are still continuing the investigation. We have recorded the statements of 11 individuals, consisting of Nga's parents and neighbours."
The police also checked the closed circuit video recording (CCTV) at the scene of the incident and the West Coast Highway (WCE) to locate the suspect.
"There have been no arrests so far. Those with information are urged to come forward so that we can complete the investigation," he told reporters at the monthly gathering in conjunction with the 217th Police Day celebration at the Perak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK).
Earlier, Manjung district police chief Mohamed Nordin Abdullah reportedly said that his side received a report about the threatening note from Nga's mother at 10.15am on March 7, after the 76-year-old woman found a pile of papers scattered in front of her house that read 'Nga Kor Ming jangan cabar Islam'.
Mohamed Nordin said the case is being investigated according to Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation through an anonymous communication and if convicted, can be punished with imprisonment for a period of up to two years or a fine, or both.
Meanwhile, Mohd Yusri said the investigation papers of the case involving Nga's official vehicle which had tailgated an ambulance in an emergency were completed and sent to the deputy public prosecutor's office on Feb 28.
"We are now waiting for instructions," he said.
