Immediate action can be taken against those who post sensitive comments online, says Annuar


KOTA KINABALU: Immediate action can be taken against individuals who post online about religious and racial sentiments as well as seditious statements that insult the royal institution.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said when matters like these are posted on social media, immediate action can be taken without having to wait for reports to be lodged, unlike other cyber offences.

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