MCMC probes Threads content suspected of insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated an investigation into social media content on Threads suspected of insulting the royal institution of Negeri Sembilan.

The probe involves assessing potentially offensive material related to the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, and includes the seizure of a mobile phone for forensic analysis.

The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, with MCMC stressing the importance of exercising freedom of expression responsibly.

The commission plans to collaborate with relevant enforcement agencies for potential legal actions based on the findings.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into content uploaded on the social media platform Threads, suspected of containing insults against the royal institution of Negeri Sembilan.

In a statement today, MCMC said the content in question touches on issues concerning the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

As part of the investigation, MCMC recorded a statement from an individual at the Labu police station.

“Also seized was a mobile phone along with an eSIM for forensic analysis. The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588],” the statement read.

MCMC is also examining how the content was disseminated across social media platforms and will work with relevant enforcement agencies should other offences under existing laws warrant action.

MCMC emphasised that freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly, in accordance with the law and with respect for the royal institution.

The commission added that any enforcement action will be carried out based on facts, evidence and due legal process. — Bernama

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马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会（MCMC）已对社交媒体平台 Threads 上涉嫌侮辱森美兰州王室的内容展开调查。

该调查涉及评估与森美兰州元首端姑穆赫里兹端姑穆纳维尔有关的潜在攻击性材料，并扣押一部手机进行法医分析。

该案件正在根据 1998 年《通信和多媒体法》第 233 条进行调查，马来西亚通信和多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 强调负责任地行使言论自由的重要性。

委员会计划与相关执法机构合作，根据调查结果采取可能的法律行动。

布城，10 月 18 日讯——马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 已对社交媒体平台 Threads 上上传的内容展开调查，这些内容涉嫌包含对森美兰州皇家机构的侮辱。

MCMC 在今天的一份声明中表示，相关内容涉及有关森美兰州元首端姑穆里兹端姑穆纳维尔（Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir）立场的问题。

作为调查的一部分，MCMC在拉布警察局记录了一名个人的证词。

声明中写道：“警方还查获了一部手机和一张用于法证分析的eSIM卡。此案正根据1998年《通信和多媒体法》（第588号法案）第233条进行调查。”

马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 也在调查该内容是如何在社交媒体平台上传播的，如果存在其他违反现有法律的行为需要采取行动，MCMC 将与相关执法机构合作。

马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会强调，言论自由必须负责任地行使，必须遵守法律，并尊重王室机构。

委员会补充说，任何执法行动都将以事实、证据和正当法律程序为依据。——马新社

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