KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Bandar Tun Razak Umno division chief Datuk Rizalman Mokhtar claimed he was entrapped by political rivals, following his arrest for alleged drug abuse at an entertainment outlet here on Monday.

At a press conference today where he confirmed he was the Umno leader reportedly arrested during the raid, he suggested the incident may have stemmed from those seeking to derail his possible selection for the 14th general election.

“I am not sure who did it, but I believe it was done to jeopardise my candidacy of contesting in Bandar Tun Razak and tarnish my name.

“I also vehemently deny any wrongdoings as claimed in reports,” he said at the Bandar Tun Razak Umno division office.

Rizalman said he went to the entertainment centre for normal leisure activities and assumed the outlet was licensed as it has been open for almost a decade.

“We abstained from alcohol and only drank coffee and soft drinks, but our urine test results returned positive.

“I did not hallucinate and I was normal during the arrest so I am wondering why my [test result] is positive,” he said.

He said he was ready to cooperate with the authorities investigating him and ready to resign his political posts if he is convicted.

Rizalman said it was unfair for the public to prejudge him as he was innocent until proven guilty.

“I also urge that Umno and Barisan Nasional be left out of this of this because this is a personal matter,” he said.