Police open probe into viral video inciting violence against cops


KUALA LUMPUR: Police have opened an investigation paper into a viral video uploaded to social media recentlyinciting Malaysians to oppose the law enforcement body.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said they received a report from the public about the video on Tuesday (Feb 25).

"The Bukit Aman Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) is now handling the investigation," he said when contacted Thursday (Feb 27).

He said the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(C) of the Penal Code, which relates to making statements intending to incite any group or race.

"In addition, investigations are also being conducted under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or network services," he added.

A Bernama check on TikTok revealed that the 29-second video was uploaded by the account holder @strangewizard999. - Bernama

 

 

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