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The Sun
10-05-2025
- The Sun
MCMC seizes mobile phone, simcard in 3R-related probe
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) seized a mobile phone and a SIM card while searching an individual's premises to obtain further information as part of an ongoing investigation. In a statement today, MCMC said the seizure was to facilitate investigations into content uploaded on the individual's Facebook account, believed to contain offensive elements related to race, religion and royalty (3R) The probe is being carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, which covers offences involving the transmission of obscene, indecent, false, menacing or offensive content intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass others. MCMC said the search was authorised by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court with a warrant under Section 247 of the CMA 1998. 'A data preservation session and statement recording were also carried out at the Pudu Police Station on May 9,' the statement added. 'The individual appeared at the MCMC Headquarters earlier to provide a statement, ' the statement read. MCMC stressed that all actions were taken in accordance with the legal provisions under the CMA 1998. 'The public is advised to allow space for the investigation to be completed in a transparent and thorough manner,' it added.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- The Sun
MCMC seizes phone, SIM in probe over offensive 3R content
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) seized a mobile phone and a SIM card while searching an individual's premises to obtain further information as part of an ongoing investigation. In a statement today, MCMC said the seizure was to facilitate investigations into content uploaded on the individual's Facebook account, believed to contain offensive elements related to race, religion and royalty (3R) The probe is being carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, which covers offences involving the transmission of obscene, indecent, false, menacing or offensive content intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass others. MCMC said the search was authorised by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court with a warrant under Section 247 of the CMA 1998. 'A data preservation session and statement recording were also carried out at the Pudu Police Station on May 9,' the statement added. 'The individual appeared at the MCMC Headquarters earlier to provide a statement, ' the statement read. MCMC stressed that all actions were taken in accordance with the legal provisions under the CMA 1998. 'The public is advised to allow space for the investigation to be completed in a transparent and thorough manner,' it added.
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Malay Mail
MCMC investigates influencer for allegedly spreading false claims about royal institution
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is conducting an investigation against a social media influencer over the alleged dissemination of false information involving the Royal Institution. According to MCMC, two sessions of recording statements and further investigation involving the individual were carried out at MCMC's headquarters in Cyberjaya on Friday and today, following public complaints received under the provisions of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998. 'Initial investigations found that the content linked to the influencer involved the dissemination of false information linking the Royal Institution with baseless allegations. 'There were also attempts to disclose personal information without consent, with the intent to annoy, harass, threaten, or disturb any person,' the statement read. The statement further noted that such actions could potentially cause public unrest, incite slander, pose threats to the safety of the individuals involved, and violate communication laws and personal data protection. MCMC stressed that all complaints would be investigated in accordance with the law, regardless of an individual's status, popularity or influence. 'Every investigation is conducted professionally, based on fair procedures and in accordance with the legal provisions under the CMA 1998, and serves as an initial step to gather related information,' MCMC said. At the same time, the public was reminded that any dissemination of content touching on 3R issues (Religion, Race, and Royalty) that is threatening, harassing, or intrusive of individual privacy is a serious offence and can result in action under the existing provisions. — Bernama
Daily Express
28-04-2025
- Daily Express
MCMC probes influencer over alleged spread of false information on royal institution
Published on: Monday, April 28, 2025 Published on: Mon, Apr 28, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is conducting an investigation against a social media influencer over the alleged dissemination of false information involving the Royal Institution. According to MCMC, two sessions of recording statements and further investigation involving the individual were carried out at MCMC's headquarters in Cyberjaya on Friday and today, following public complaints received under the provisions of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998. "Initial investigations found that the content linked to the influencer involved the dissemination of false information linking the Royal Institution with baseless allegations. "There were also attempts to disclose personal information without consent, with the intent to annoy, harass, threaten, or disturb any person," the statement read. The statement further noted that such actions could potentially cause public unrest, incite slander, pose threats to the safety of the individuals involved, and violate communication laws and personal data protection. MCMC stressed that all complaints would be investigated in accordance with the law, regardless of an individual's status, popularity or influence. "Every investigation is conducted professionally, based on fair procedures and in accordance with the legal provisions under the CMA 1998, and serves as an initial step to gather related information," MCMC said. At the same time, the public was reminded that any dissemination of content touching on 3R issues (Religion, Race, and Royalty) that is threatening, harassing, or intrusive of individual privacy is a serious offence and can result in action under the existing provisions. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
28-04-2025
- The Sun
MCMC probes influencer for Royal Institution false info
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is conducting an investigation against a social media influencer over the alleged dissemination of false information involving the Royal Institution. According to MCMC, two sessions of recording statements and further investigation involving the individual were carried out at MCMC's headquarters in Cyberjaya on Friday and today, following public complaints received under the provisions of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998. 'Initial investigations found that the content linked to the influencer involved the dissemination of false information linking the Royal Institution with baseless allegations. 'There were also attempts to disclose personal information without consent, with the intent to annoy, harass, threaten, or disturb any person,' the statement read. The statement further noted that such actions could potentially cause public unrest, incite slander, pose threats to the safety of the individuals involved, and violate communication laws and personal data protection. MCMC stressed that all complaints would be investigated in accordance with the law, regardless of an individual's status, popularity or influence. 'Every investigation is conducted professionally, based on fair procedures and in accordance with the legal provisions under the CMA 1998, and serves as an initial step to gather related information,' MCMC said. At the same time, the public was reminded that any dissemination of content touching on 3R issues (Religion, Race, and Royalty) that is threatening, harassing, or intrusive of individual privacy is a serious offence and can result in action under the existing provisions.
