The police have recorded a statement from Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Ismail Saabri Yaakob this afternoon.

Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar told Malaysiakini that his statement was recorded at the Bukit Aman police headquarters at 3.15pm.

The minister is being investigated under Section 505B of the Penal Code for making a statement that could cause "fear, alarm and disrupt public peace".

Previously, Khalid said police would continue with its investigations despite the Prime Minister's Office having cleared the minister.

He said since several reports have been lodged against Ismail, the police would see its probe through.

He added that the investigation papers would then be submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers to decide on the next course of action.

Ismail courted flak over his Facebook posting, calling on the Malays to boycott Chinese traders who did not reduce the price of goods.

The PMO, however, said the minister was targetting errant traders of all races while Ismail claimed that his posting had been taken out of context.

MCA has repeatedly called for the minister to apologise but the latter refused.