Absolved Of Corruption Charges, Johari Baharum Wants Revenge. Demands Probe On Websites Spreading 'Lies'.

Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharom who himself was slandered on the Internet that he had taken bribes, wants the Police to initiate investigations to trace writers spreading lies through websites.

He said that he had instructed the Police's Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) to undertake the investigations and bring the culprits to book.

"Now all kinds of slander about the nation's leaders are being spread through the Internet. The Police must act to prevent them from tarnishing the image of the country," he told reporters after the opening of the delegates meetings of the Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings of Kubang Pasu Umno here today.

On Wednesday, Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail ordered the Anti-Corruption Agency to close investigations into the bribery allegations against Johari as there was no evidence to link him to accusations that he had received RM5 million to release several suspected criminals who had been held under the Emergency Ordinance 1969.

The investigations were initiated after the allegations against him were posted on an anonymous website. Johari, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kubang Pasu and the head of its Umno division, said he thanked God that the truth had prevailed and was relieved the episode was over.

He said now he could fully concentrate on his government duties and also prepare for the upcoming general election. "I also received many SMSes (on the short-messaging-service) from Kubang Pasu Umno members voicing their support for me. It gave me added strength to weather the challenging period (corruption allegations) in my life," he added. (Bernama)

***** What theatrical heroics. What concern for the reputation of our leaders! The fury directed at the Internet must have been building up for some time and the detention of Nathaniel Tan must have caused Jumpin' Jackrabbit Joe to suddenly let loose and explode like a violent bout of diarrhoea. Not bad for a fella who a week ago was shitting bricks not knowing what else a police probe on him might have revealed.

Now that the A-G has in his infinite wisdom decided that there is no case, Jo should get back to what he is paid a salary for - work. Unnecessary histrionics and screaming "balas dendam" are for actors in a stage play and is most inappropriate for a Deputy Minister of His Majesty's Government.
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