Police open two probes into viral issue involving activist and Myanmar refugee community in Kelantan

Police in Kelantan have initiated investigations into a viral social media issue involving a local activist and the Myanmar refugee community, including a robbery case resulting in the arrest of two local suspects.

The cases are examined under specific Penal Code sections to maintain public order.

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat emphasized the seriousness of such issues and warned against spreading unverified information.

Meanwhile, a detained activist and 12 others were released, greeted by supporters upon release.

Additionally, efforts are underway by the Home Affairs Ministry to systematically register refugees and aid in security measures.

KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — Police have opened two investigation papers following a viral issue involving a social media activist and the Myanmar refugee community in Kelantan, including a robbery case that led to the arrest of two local men.

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the cases were being investigated under Sections 341 and 268, and Section 395 of the Penal Code.

He said two local men had been arrested to assist in investigations into a robbery involving a member of the Rohingya refugee community.

“Police take seriously any issue that could potentially undermine public order and community harmony, and will take appropriate action in accordance with the law,” he said when contacted today.

Mohd Yusoff also referred to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail’s statement that 199 criminal cases involving Myanmar refugees had been recorded nationwide from 2022 to August 2026.

On the implementation of the Refugee Registration Document by the Home Affairs Ministry, Mohd Yusoff said it was intended to systematically record refugees’ identities and biometric data, as well as assist the authorities in conducting security vetting and verifying the identities of registered individuals.

He advised the public against speculating or spreading unverified information to allow the authorities to complete their investigations.

Meanwhile, the activist, who was detained yesterday afternoon along with 12 other individuals, was released at about noon today.

The release was greeted by about 50 supporters outside the Kota Bharu District Police Headquarters. — Bernama

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吉兰丹警方已对一起在社交媒体上疯传的事件展开调查，该事件涉及一名当地活动人士和缅甸难民社区，其中包括一起抢劫案，导致两名当地嫌疑人被捕。

这些案件将依据刑法特定条款进行审查，以维护公共秩序。

吉兰丹州警察总长拿督莫哈末·尤索夫·马末强调了此类问题的严重性，并警告不要传播未经证实的信息。

与此同时，一名被拘留的活动人士和另外 12 人获释，获释时受到支持者的迎接。

此外，内政部正在努力系统地登记难民，并协助采取安全措施。

哥打巴鲁，10 月 18 日讯——警方已就一起涉及社交媒体活跃人士和吉兰丹州缅甸难民社区的事件展开两项调查，其中包括一起抢劫案，导致两名当地男子被捕。

吉兰丹州警察总长拿督莫哈末·尤索夫·马末表示，这些案件正在根据《刑法》第341条、第268条和第395条进行调查。

他说，两名当地男子已被逮捕，以协助调查一起涉及罗兴亚难民社区成员的抢劫案。

“警方严肃对待任何可能破坏公共秩序和社区和谐的问题，并将依法采取适当行动，”他今天接受采访时表示。

莫哈末尤索夫还提到了内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔的声明，即从 2022 年到 2026 年 8 月，全国共记录了 199 起涉及缅甸难民的刑事案件。

关于内政部实施难民登记文件一事，莫哈末·尤索夫表示，其目的是系统地记录难民的身份和生物识别数据，并协助当局进行安全审查和核实已登记人员的身份。

他建议公众不要妄加猜测或散布未经证实的信息，以便当局完成调查。

与此同时，昨天下午与另外 12 人一起被拘留的这名活动人士于今天中午左右获释。

约50名支持者在哥打巴鲁警区总部外迎接了获释人员。——马新社

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