Amanah Youth vice-chief Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin was granted early release today, after four days in police custody.

"I was freed around 3.45pm. (My remand) was supposed to (expire) tomorrow but the investigating officer released me just now," he told Malaysiakini.

In a statement later, Shazni expressed gratitude not only to his family and friends but also to a police officer who woke him up for sahur (pre-fast meals) and informed him of prayer times...