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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Cops to seek remand extension for former MP's aide in threat case
Previous Next KUALA LUMPUR: Police will apply to extend the remand period of a former aide to a member of parliament who was arrested over allegations of criminal intimidation. Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail confirmed this when contacted today. "We will apply for a remand extension tomorrow," he said. The 43-year-old suspect was arrested following a report lodged by the MP on July 30. The arrest came after the suspect allegedly uploaded a video on his Facebook account without the knowledge or permission of the complainant. The post, which openly mentioned the MP's name, allegedly contained malicious content and exposed the complainant to potential harm or threats.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Former MP assistant arrested for unauthorised video upload in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a former personal assistant of an MP for uploading a video without authorisation. The suspect, aged 43, was detained in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, following a complaint from the MP. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail confirmed the arrest occurred at 11.30 am last Friday. The MP discovered the unauthorised video on a Facebook account named 'Mohd Syahrizal' on July 30. Negative comments on the post reportedly caused distress to the MP, affecting their reputation and mental state. 'The post resulted in negative comments by other Facebook users that stressed the individual and affected their reputation and psychological state,' said Mohd Azam. The MP reportedly felt threatened by the potential consequences of the video being shared. Police seized a Samsung and a Vivo mobile phone from the suspect as part of the investigation. The suspect has been remanded for four days, starting from August 9. The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code. Authorities are also applying Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. Additionally, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is being invoked in the probe. - Bernama
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
MP's former personal assistant arrested for uploading video without authorisation
Published on: Monday, August 11, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested an MP's former personal assistant for uploading a video of the MP without authorisation and knowledge to his Facebook account. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the man, 43, was arrested at 11.30 am on Friday in Pasir Mas, Kelantan after the MP discovered the video post on a Facebook account named 'Mohd Syahrizal' on July 30. Advertisement 'The post resulted in negative comments by other Facebook users that stressed the individual and affected their reputation and psychological state, causing the MP to feel threatened and afraid should anything happen to them due to the Facebook account holder's actions. 'A Samsung and a Vivo mobile phone belonging to the suspect were seized to facilitate investigations,' he said in a statement today, adding that the suspect has been remanded for four days from Aug 9 till tomorrow. The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Ex-aide to MP arrested for allegedly posting unauthorised video on Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Police arrested an MP's former personal assistant for uploading a video of the MP without authorisation and knowledge to his Facebook account. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the man, 43, was arrested at 11.30 am on Friday in Pasir Mas, Kelantan after the MP discovered the video post on a Facebook account named 'Mohd Syahrizal' on July 30. 'The post resulted in negative comments by other Facebook users that stressed the individual and affected their reputation and psychological state, causing the MP to feel threatened and afraid should anything happen to them due to the Facebook account holder's actions. 'A Samsung and a Vivo mobile phone belonging to the suspect were seized to facilitate investigations,' he said in a statement today, adding that the suspect has been remanded for four days from Aug 9 till tomorrow. The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Ex-aide to MP detained in Kelantan over alleged intimidation
AMPANG: A former aide to a Member of Parliament has been arrested for allegedly uploading a video without consent on social media. Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Azam Ismail said the MP, who lodged a police report, became aware of the 43-year-old suspect's actions on July 30 after spotting the video posted on Facebook. "The suspect explicitly mentioned the complainant's name in the post, which contained malicious intent and exposed the victim to potential harm or open threats. 'As a result, the post drew critical comments from other Facebook users, including negative remarks that caused mental distress, reputational damage, and psychological harm to the complainant," he said in a statement on Monday (Aug 11). He added that the complainant was worried that something untoward might happen due to the actions of the Facebook account owner. "We detained the suspect in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, at about 11.30am last Friday (Aug 8). "We also seized two mobile phones," he said, adding that the suspect has been remanded until Tuesday (Aug 12). The case is being investigated under Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network services. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
