Police are tracking down several individuals who allegedly uploaded and shared sensitive posting on social media in connection with the country’s current political situation.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said the Classified Criminal Investigations Department (USJT) had conducted probes on a Facebook user by the name of “Sharifah Sofia Syed Rashid III” who allegedly made the posting which was shared by other Facebook accounts under the name ”Zali Zakri”, “Kunak Sabah Balacan” and ”Malek Hj Lahab”.
“The case is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for causing fear or alarm to the public and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities.
“Further investigations are underway to track down the suspects,” he said in a statement today.
The post claimed that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had directed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to step down as Prime Minister to make way for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Huzir reminded the public against making or publishing statements that could cause public fear and affect public order.
He added that they would not compromise and take strict action and bring violators to justice.