Spread fake news about Zayn and risk jail time, warn cops


PETALING JAYA: Those who spread fake news on the murder case involving six-year-old Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin risk jail time.

Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid warned that stern action would be taken under Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act for using network facilities to transmit communication deemed offensive or could cause annoyance to another person.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Man charged with distributing drugs in Ipoh
Floods: Over 100 evacuated in Kedah
AG’s Chambers rejects Sanusi’s representation to dismiss sedition charges
Ulu Tiram police station attack: Two cops and assailant dead
Three-vehicle pile-up causes 13km traffic crawl on NSE
Malaysia, Kazakhstan ready to strengthen ties, explore new cooperation opportunities
German tourist drowns while swimming in Pulau Perhentian
Sandra Lim ‘gets steamy’ with Raymond Lam
Loke: With 17 people dying on our roads every day, more needs to be done
Private centres urged to set up Rukun Negara clubs

Others Also Read