Police launch probe into viral video linked to hate content
The video reportedly contains statements categorised as "hate content" and is believed to have the potential to cause public anxiety among the local community as well as disrupt public order.
State police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said investigations had been initiated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 506 of the Penal Code.
"Initial investigations were carried out by Penang police before the case was taken over by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit of Bukit Aman today," he said.
Azizee said that, to date, two reports had been lodged by members of the public.
"Both cases are currently being investigated under the relevant legal provisions," he added.
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