PUTRAJAYA: The government takes allegations of attempts to topple the administration and sabotage national stability very seriously, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
"This is a matter of utmost seriousness and we have, of course, left it to the police to conduct a full investigation," said the Communications Minister at a post-Cabinet press conference here on Friday (Feb 27).
Also present was Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said on Friday that the police are investigating claims of attempts to destabilise the government, involving a prominent local figure in collaboration with international media agencies.
Mohd Khalid said the police received a report on the matter on Thursday (Feb 26) and the case is being investigated under Section 124B of the Penal Code, which criminalises any act, directly or indirectly, that undermines parliamentary democracy. This section carries imprisonment for a term of up to 20 years upon conviction.
Regarding allegations of data-selling activities involving several ministries, Fahmi said he would contact the National Security Council and the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) to obtain further information.
"Matters relating to cybersecurity are being examined by Nacsa. To date, the ministry has not received any information, and the Cabinet has not discussed the matter," he said. – Bernama
