Police have recorded a statement from the organiser of a durian giveaway event in Parit Buntar, Perak two days ago, to assist an investigation into the alleged breach of the standard operating procedures of Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan.

Kerian district police chief Supt Mazuki Mat said the 39-year-old man gave his statement at the Parit Buntar police station yesterday and took the responsibility for not being able to control the crowd during the event...