Bukit Aman corporate communications head Asst Comm Skandaguru Anandan said Abdul Hadi was called up by investigators on Monday (Aug 29).
"He was accompanied by his lawyer and he gave his cooperation throughout the recording of his statement," ACP Skandaguru said in a statement.
He said the investigations were conducted by the Bukit Aman CID Special Investigation Unit.
It is learnt that Abdul Hadi arrived at the federal police headquarters at about 3pm and left around 5.50pm.
It was reported that investigations were underway on the matter, with 28 reports already lodged against the Marang MP for his comments.
ACP Skandaguru also urged the public not to speculate or make any statements that could disrupt the investigation process.
Investigations are being conducted under Section 505(C) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Section 505(c) of the Penal Code is for making, publishing or circulating any statement, rumour or report with intent to incite or which is likely to incite any class or community of persons to commit any offence against any other class or community of persons.
Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is for improper use of network facilities or network services.
Abdul Hadi came under fire for claiming that the root cause of corruption in the country was the influence non-Malays wielded over the economy and politics.
He said this had allowed non-Malays to dictate terms to the Malays, which in turn made the Malays become corrupted and entangled in financial scandals.
The PAS leader’s comments were roundly criticised by many Malaysians.
MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon had expressed shock at Abdul Hadi’s statement and demanded that he withdraw it immediately.
He said that corruption had nothing to do with race or religion.
“This is an obvious fact and basic common sense.”
He said Abdul Hadi had failed to prove his accusations with facts, analysis, empirical evidence or scientific grounds.
“This indicates that his allegations are utter nonsense,” he added.
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