MCMC Investigating Individual For Uploading Fake Content On Chief Justfice's Appointment
The commission said that the individual's statement was recorded at 2.30 pm at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters and a mobile phone and SIM card were seized to assist in investigations.
'MCMC views the spread of fake content touching the integrity of the country's judicial institution seriously. Misuse of social media for such purposes can affect public confidence and the country's public order.
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