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KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Former Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahamd Zahid Hamidi said he had not issued any directive to abduct Pastor Raymond Koh and social activist Amri Che Mat while he was in office.

Speaking to reporters at the Parliament lobby today, Ahmad Zahid said neither the Home Affairs Ministry's secretary-general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim nor himself issued such a directive.

"No such directive given by me or the secretary-general. I hope the investigation will be carried out professionally.

"We must respect the police and its institution and in this case, any investigation that has to be carried out must be undertaken professionally," he added.

Earlier today, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) said its public inquiry into the abduction found that Koh and Amri were victims of an enforced disappearance by the Special Branch.

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