MCMC warns it will not compromise on those mocking Negaraku on social media

New Straits Times

4 days ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a stern warning that it will not compromise with any party that mocks or belittles the country's national anthem.
The commission said this was in line with Section 8 of the National Anthem Act 1968, which required all citizens to respect the anthem at all times.
In a statement today, MCMC said it had recorded statements from two individuals at its headquarters yesterday over a social media post allegedly mocking the anthem.
"A mobile phone and a SIM card were also seized" it said without identifying the individuals.
This MCMC's latest probe came two days after a social media influencer apologised for taking out his phone to record a video as the national anthem was playing at an event recently.
In a newsportal report, the influencer admitted to his actions after a video of him recording the event had gone viral.
The video of his act, which was also recorded while the national anthem was playing, was done by someone else in the same event.
The influencer's video had also caught the attention of Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, who condemned the influencers' ignorance and disrespect. Despite an apology by the influencer, Akmal insists on punitive action against him.