PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded a statement from a man to assist in investigations into offensive content directed at the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
In a statement, MCMC said the individual is the administrator of the Facebook account HuaYan The Pureland Learning Centre.
It added that the commission is working closely with the police in investigating the case.
“The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a maximum fine of RM500,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both, upon conviction.
“Meanwhile, the police is conducting an investigation under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, which provides for a fine not exceeding RM5,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both; while Section 504 of the Penal Code provides for a fine, or imprisonment for a term of two (2) years, or both,” it said in a statement on Monday (April 27).
MCMC stressed that it views the dissemination of highly offensive content against the Royal Institution seriously, as it could undermine public confidence and disrupt societal harmony and order.
It reminded the public to use social media responsibly and ethically, adding that any offensive, seditious or defamatory content, especially that involving the Royal Institution, would face strict action under the law.
Earlier, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Comm Datuk M. Kumar was reported as saying that police are investigating the owner of the Facebook account following the posting of an image containing elements deemed insulting to the Sultan of Selangor.
He said the post, uploaded on April 25, is currently being closely monitored by authorities.
