PETALING JAYA: Police have launched an investigation into the alleged leak and dissemination of what is believed to be confidential minutes from a Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting.
In a statement on Sunday (July 13), Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that the police had received a report over the matter.
The case is being handled by the classified crime investigation unit under the Bukit Aman criminal investigation department.
The investigation is being conducted under Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act 1972, Section 203A of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"The focus of the investigation is on the disclosure and distribution of the information, including its spread on social media," Mohd Khalid said.
The police also reminded the public not to share any classified documents or information as confidential or restricted.
"Stern action will be taken against any parties found to be involved in leaking or spreading such information," he said in the statement.
