Man fined RM10,000 for offensive TikTok post on KL Tower workers' issue
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a statement yesterday said that Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim was penalised following approval from the Attorney General's Chambers.
Authorities investigated the case under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which prohibits misuse of network services, including the spread of obscene, false, or offensive communications.
MCMC urged social media users to act responsibly, warning that content affecting religion, race, or royal institutions would face strict enforcement.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and harmonious cyberspace, supporting national unity across Malaysia's multiracial society. - BERNAMA
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