Kuala lumpur: The Royal Malaysia Police are collaborating with the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to develop effective strategies to tackle the increasing issues concerning race, religion, and the royal institution (3R) on social media platforms.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail highlighted that the open and unregulated nature of social media has led to individuals making unchecked comments that sometimes transgress the nation's legal boundaries. He emphasized the ongoing nature of 3R issues, which are frequently discussed with the AGC to find optimal solutions.
"Social media is extremely open, so everyone wants to comment to a point where they sometimes go beyond our laws, which then requires legal action," IGP Mohd Khalid stated. He further added that the police are committed to monitoring these platforms and taking necessary actions to prevent public unrest stemming from the manipulation of sensitive issues. This statement was made following a community policing program at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves.
In addition, IGP Mohd Khalid provided updates on the case of former Free Malaysia Today journalist Rex Tan. The investigation paper on Tan's case is set to be submitted to the AGC shortly, with statements from five witnesses already recorded. The police may need to gather additional witness statements depending on the requirements of the investigating unit. Tan is under investigation for a contentious question he posed at a recent public forum, which drew parallels between the Palestinian situation and the treatment of the Chinese community in Malaysia.
The IGP also mentioned that two senior officers from a Chinese-language media organization have been summoned by Bukit Aman to aid in inquiries regarding an allegedly inaccurate translation of a royal address by Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. This investigation is being conducted by the Bukit Aman Classified Criminal Investigation Unit under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.