PETALING JAYA: Several social media sites have been identified as spreading alleged leaked investigation information related to the Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin murder case, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
In a statement on Saturday (June 15), MCMC said it had submitted requests to social media platform operators, including TikTok and Telegram, to remove the related content.
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"Sharing or spreading the alleged investigation information about the case is an irresponsible act that could interfere with the trial.
"MCMC reminds the public not to share unverified or false information," it said.
The commission also advised social media users to delete posts or comments that could provoke speculation over the case.
"Sharing unverified or false information could be an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"Offenders can be fined up to RM50,000, imprisoned for up to one year, or both, with an additional fine of RM1,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction," it added.
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On Thursday (June 13), local watchdog Edisi Siasat reportedly shared investigation papers of the case on its Telegram account, which have since made their rounds on social media.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said action could be taken against those involved in leaking the documents as it involved a court case.
On June 13, Zayn Rayyan's parents pleaded not guilty to a charge of child negligence before Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh.
They were charged under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, which is punishable under Section 31(1) of the same Act, and read together with Section 34 of the same Act, which allows a maximum fine of RM50,000 or no more than 20 years in jail, or both, if found guilty.
The offence was allegedly committed around Jalan PJU, Damansara Damai, between noon on Dec 5 and 9.55pm on Dec 6 last year.
