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Malay Mail
4 hours ago
- Malay Mail
MCMC tracks down TikTok user who falsely claimed to be pathologist in Zara Qairina post-mortem
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the individual behind the TikTok account 'Dato' Prof Dr Tunku Iskandar', who was found impersonating a pathologist and claiming to have been involved in the post-mortem of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the suspect was not a pathologist, MCMC said in a statement today. 'The individual was traced near Kota Damansara late last night based on information from the statements of two people who had also joined the account's 'TikTok Live' session. 'The suspect was then taken to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters to have his statement recorded, while his communication devices were also seized for further investigation and analysis,' the statement said. MCMC said the dissemination of false information, particularly involving sensitive issues such as deaths, tragedies or accident victims, is a serious offence that can hurt the feelings of families, mislead the public and disrupt investigations by the authorities. The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588). The investigation paper will be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further instruction. If convicted, the offender may face a maximum fine of RM500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment, or both. In addition, police are also investigating the case under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. — Bernama
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
MCMC identifies fake pathologist in Zara Qairina case on TikTok
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has uncovered the identity of a TikTok user who posed as a pathologist while falsely claiming involvement in the post-mortem of student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The Ministry of Health verified that the individual behind the account 'Dato' Prof Dr Tunku Iskandar' was not a qualified pathologist. 'The individual was traced near Kota Damansara late last night based on information from the statements of two people who had also joined the account's 'TikTok Live' session,' MCMC stated. Authorities took the suspect to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters for questioning and confiscated his communication devices for forensic analysis. MCMC emphasised that spreading false information about sensitive matters like deaths or accidents constitutes a serious offence that can distress families and mislead the public. The case is being probed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries penalties of up to RM500,000 or two years' imprisonment. Police are also investigating potential violations under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. Investigators will submit their findings to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further legal action. – Bernama
Sinar Daily
4 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
Zara Qairina case: MCMC identifies fake pathologist on TikTok
The Health Ministry confirmed that the suspect was not a pathologist. 19 Aug 2025 04:13pm Photo: FACEBOOK / MCMC PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the individual behind the TikTok account "Dato' Prof Dr Tunku Iskandar", who was found impersonating a pathologist and claiming to have been involved in the post-mortem of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The Health Ministry confirmed that the suspect was not a pathologist, MCMC said in a statement today. "The individual was traced near Kota Damansara late last night based on information from the statements of two people who had also joined the account's 'TikTok Live' session. "The suspect was then taken to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters to have his statement recorded, while his communication devices were also seized for further investigation and analysis,' the statement said. MCMC said the dissemination of false information, particularly involving sensitive issues such as deaths, tragedies or accident victims, is a serious offence that can hurt the feelings of families, mislead the public and disrupt investigations by the authorities. The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588). The investigation paper will be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further instruction. If convicted, the offender may face a maximum fine of RM500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment, or both. In addition, police are also investigating the case under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. - BERNAMA More Like This
Barnama
5 hours ago
- Barnama
Zara Qairina Case: MCMC dentifies Fake Pathologist On TikTok
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the individual behind the TikTok account 'Dato' Prof Dr Tunku Iskandar', who was found impersonating a pathologist and claiming to have been involved in the post-mortem of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the suspect was not a pathologist, MCMC said in a statement today. 'The individual was traced near Kota Damansara late last night based on information from the statements of two people who had also joined the account's 'TikTok Live' session.
