Malaysia: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has opened an investigation paper into defamatory and insulting content against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, believed to have been posted via a fake TikTok account. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the investigation was being conducted by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk M. Kumar confirmed that an investigation paper has been opened and that further investigations are underway through USJT, Bukit Aman CID. The investigation is being carried out under the Sedition Act and Section 504 of the Penal Code for intentionally insulting a person with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. Additional charges are being considered under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or applications.

Kumar emphasized the need for the public to exercise caution when posting content on social media, especially on matters involving race, religion, and royalty. He reiterated that the CID will not tolerate actions that could disrupt public safety and order, ensuring that peace and prosperity are maintained.

Yesterday, Bernama reported that the Johor Royal Press Office had called for stern action against those responsible for creating the fake TikTok account to slander and insult Sultan Ibrahim. According to a post on the King's official Facebook page, the Royal Press Office stated that the account, using the name 'Sultan Ibrahim Ismail', utilized Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to spread insulting content against His Majesty. Among the uploaded content was a video falsely alleging that the King of Malaysia enjoyed eating pork, a claim that touches on sensitivities given that His Majesty is a Malay Ruler and the Muslim Head of State.