Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos’ lawyer, Datuk Mohd Imran Tamrin, said he has not been able to contact his client the entire day. — Picture by Hari Anggara

AMPANG JAYA, May 30 — Umno’s Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos failed to meet the police today, despite an earlier promise to do so, in order to clarify the alleged misunderstanding that led to him absconding before his bail was completed.

His lawyer Datuk Mohd Imran Tamrin said he has not been able to contact Jamal as of 3.30pm to complete the latter’s bail documentation process scheduled at 2.30pm today.

“We (as his legal advisors) advise him to come and give his statement as soon as possible,” he said at the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters today.

Mohd Imran said he was unable to provide an explanation as to Jamal’s decision not to show up because he and Jamal’s family members have been unable to contact him the entire day.

When asked if the police have the authority to arrest Jamal, who is now a ‘fugitive’, Mohd Imran said they have the right to do so.

“We want Jamal to come forward and dispel all rumours against him on social media,” he said.

Mohd Imran said he last made contact with Jamal several days ago after Jamal was informed personally to present himself to complete the documentation process.

“Jamal told us that he would come on Wednesday, if he was unable to make it on Monday, since Tuesday was a public holiday.

“I can also verify that a voice recording of Jamal stating he would show up today is real as it is my client’s voice,” he added, saying the legal team has been on standby since Monday.

Mohd Imran said it was up to the police and the court to decide whether to revoke Jamal’s bail following his refusal to cooperate.

“What I can say is that the bail granted by the court is official but remained incomplete from the aspect of documentation.

“As his lawyer, I am bound to ensure the police take the necessary action in accordance with the law and ensure the rights of my client are guaranteed as we are ready to cooperate fully with the authorities,” he said.

Jamal, who is also known as the leader of the so-called “Red Shirts”, was charged on Friday with committing public nuisance by smashing bottles of alcoholic drinks in front of the Selangor State Secretariat building in Shah Alam on October 5.

In a brief audio clip on Sunday, Jamal claimed he left the Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital on Friday afternoon as he believed his remand had expired.

Mohd Imran also claimed his client was under tremendous pressure and assumed the bail process had been completed as it was the first time Jamal had a court charge read to him in hospital.