The recent release of the 6 members of the PSM (Parti Sosialis Malaysia) has caused many politicians to manipulate the situation for political mileage. Known as the PSM6, those detained were Dr Michael Jeyakuma, the Member of Parliament of Sungai Siput PSM deputy president M. Sarasvathy, Sungai Siput branch secretary A.P. Letchumanan, branch president M. Sukumaran, Bayan Baru branch president Choo Chon Kai and Youth chief R. Saratbabu.

They were detained on July 2 for being involved with the illegal Bersih 2.0 rally and for allegedly ‘waging war against the Agong’ as well as trying to revive communism. Detained under the EO (Emergency Ordinance), they were held captive for 28 days before the government ordered for their release.

The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak welcomed the release and said that this was based on the goodwill and judgment of the police. It will now be up to the Attorney-General if any follow-up action will be taken. Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Hishammudin Tun Hussein, the Home Minister said that the ministry will be investigating the allegations that the PSM6 were mistreated during detention. He also said that if any of the allegations are true, the ministry will not hesitate to take the appropriate actions.