MCMC lodges police report against blogger for alleged defamatory remarks


PETALING JAYA: A police report has been lodged by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) against blogger Murray Hunter for accusing the commission and the police of being politically aligned to the current government.

MCMC denied Hunter's claims, saying that it was completely baseless.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Nation

Some 160,000 undocumented foreigners held since 2025, says Home Ministry
Stricter water safety rules needed as youth drowning deaths over 300 since 2023, says Lee Lam Thye
Immigration Dept nabs 73 undocumented foreign workers during raids in JB
Govt urged to set up initial aid mechanism for victims of DUI offenders
Senior politician detained over alleged khalwat in PJ
Alternative healthcare delivery deployed amid Flying Doctor suspension, S'wak assembly told
All entry points to have biometric ID systems by Q3 2027, says Home Ministry
Amanah postpones national convention to focus on Melaka polls
Suspect held over claims of abuse, unnatural sex at tuition centre
No mandatory battery take-back scheme for EV makers yet, Parliament told

Others Also Read