PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) says it will take legal action against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as Papagomo, over claims that it blocked a news report involving Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
The news report in question, which appeared on the Malaysia Gazette portal, pertained to a court case involving the minister and Wan Azri.
MCMC said in a statement on Thursday (April 9) that the claims were untrue and baseless.
The commission added that it was not involved in the case and had never issued any request or directive to any media organisation or digital platform to block the content.
"In this regard, MCMC will take appropriate legal action against Wan Azri concerning the dissemination of these false claims," the statement read.
MCMC also said that it took a serious view of any misuse of social media and digital platforms to mislead the public.
It added that firm action would be taken against any individual found to be in violation of the law. – Bernama
