Selangor: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is monitoring 50 social media accounts to assist investigations into the spread of false narratives and 3R (religion, race, and royalty)-related content following a crash in Selangor.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MCMC stated that the matter was being viewed seriously as the content had been manipulated to incite racial tension and jeopardize public harmony. MCMC's analysis detected elements of coordinated inauthentic behavior (CIB), where identical content was repeatedly disseminated on Facebook and TikTok within a short period to manipulate public perception. The narratives were sensational and exaggerated, using racially charged labeling that posed a threat to public order.

The investigation focuses on 40 Facebook and 10 TikTok accounts to determine their involvement in the spread of these false narratives. An official statement by the Selangor police confirmed that the incident stemmed from a personal misunderstanding involving land and access issues, without elements of gangsterism or racism. MCMC emphasized that linking the incident to 3R is irresponsible and misleading.

MCMC is firm in not compromising with the dissemination of false or hate-inciting content. Investigations are ongoing, and strict action will be taken under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) if any legal breaches are found. Section 233(1)(a) of Act 588 prohibits the dissemination or publication of content that is false, threatening, or grossly offensive with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass others.