MCA questions MCMC probe into Pahang youth chief under Section 233


CYBERJAYA: Wanita MCA secretary-general Chan Quin Er has raised concerns over the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) decision to investigate Pahang MCA Youth Chief Wong Siew Mun under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Chan said the move is surprising, especially in light of a recent Court of Appeal ruling in the case of cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman, which found the “annoying harassment” provision in the section to be unconstitutional.

"The question arises as to why this provision is still being used as the basis for an investigation,” she told reporters at the MCMC headquarters on Sunday (Aug 31).

She also questioned the intention, method, and timing of the questioning, noting that it coincided with National Day.

Chan said that the party stands in solidarity with Wong and would not be cowed by what she described as “intimidating tactics.”

"In solidarity, we stand firmly behind Siew Mun. We will not back down,” she added.

Wong was summoned for questioning by the MCMC over a video on social media, which discussed the Urban Renewal Bill.

 

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