Two men arrested for allegedly threatening PM, Deputy IGP on social media


KUALA LUMPUR: Two men were detained for their social media posts that allegedly threatened Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the suspects' social media posts contained statements that have elements of criminal intimidation.

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