GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have launched an investigation following a police report over a Facebook post by preacher Zamri Vinoth about a planned gathering involving a Hindu temple near the entrance of Bukit Mertajam Hospital.
Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail confirmed that Jelutong MP RSN Rayer lodged the report on Tuesday (March 3).
'Investigations are being conducted under Section 505(c) of the Penal Code and Section 233(1) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998," he said in a statement on Wednesday (March 4).
Azizee urged the public not to spread unverified information with provocative elements or make speculation that could incite ill-intent and racial hostility in the country.
He also advised the public not to participate in or organise any gathering that could cause disturbances or disrupt public order.
Azizee said police are closely monitoring the situation and would take firm action against those found to have violated the law.
Rayer, who is also chairman of the Penang Hindu Endowments Board, lodged the report at after Zamri allegedly expressed support for the gathering in his post. – Bernama
