Hishamuddin and Adam freed on police bail

Two activists arrested last night for flying the Sang Saka Malaya flag at Dataran Merdeka were released at 3am after having their statements recorded.

K Pragalath, FMT

Political activist Hishamuddin Rais and student activist Adam Adli who were detained at the Dangi Wangi police station last night for involvement in flying the Sang Saka Malaya flag at Dataran Merdeka were released at 3am.

Hishamuddin was detained at 9pm and Adam at 10pm. They were released on police bail after their statements were recorded.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar urged national laureate A Samad Said to surrender to police for his involvement in the gathering where the flag was flown.

Samad also recited a poetry when trying to fly the flag.

Kuala Lumpur CID chief Ku Chin Wah confirmed the incident to Bernama and said the duo were detained for sedition and causing public mischief.

Last Friday, a group flew the flag on the eve of the 56th Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka.

The red and white flag with 12 yellow stars was used by a left political coalition Putera-AMCJA in 1947.

The flag created a controversy when it made its appearance in 2007.

Earlier, Kuala Lumpur police chief Mohmad Salleh announced the setting up of a team to investigate the incident.