PSM's Arul released from police custody

Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) secretary-general S. Arutchelvan has been released from police custody around 5.40pm today, PSM Youth chief, KS Bawani informed.

He was scheduled to be released from the Dang Wangi police station before 7pm Friday after his remand application was rejected by the Magistrate's Court this morning.

Arutchelvan, also known as Arul, is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Arul was arrested at his residence in Kajang, Selangor to assist investigation over his remarks on the Internet on Anwar's second sodomy conviction on February 10.

In the PSM website, Arul had criticised the Federal Court's judgment, citing the court was not independent and politically-driven.

Last week, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar had said Arul would be investigated for his 'seditious' statement.

At the Dang Wangi police station, supporters gathered to show support Arul, carrying placards boasting 'Repeal Sedition Act' and 'Bebas Arul' (Free Arul) and 'Kita Lawan' (We Fight).

Arul was arrested under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Sedition Act for reproducing, printing and publishing any seditious material.