MCMC recorded the humiliating individual conversations of the Royal Institution

KUCHING, 18 Oct: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) recorded a conversation of an individual who was accused of uploading content insulting to the Royal Institution of Negeri Sembilan on social media, Threads.

According to SKMM, the process was part of a follow-up investigation into complaints regarding the content concerned that touched on issues related to the position of the Governor General of Negeri Sembilan, His Highness Muhriz Ibni Almarhum His Highness Munawir.

"As part of the investigation process, MCMC has recorded an individual's conversation at Labu Police Headquarters to obtain information and identify relevant facts", according to the statement.

According to the statement, SKMM also seized a mobile phone unit as well as an eSIM for forensic analysis purposes to assist in the investigation.

Cases are being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).

The MCMC will also investigate the dissemination of the content through social media platforms, and will work with relevant enforcement agencies if there are other elements of wrongdoing that require action under the law in force.

The MCMC stresses that freedom of speech must be exercised responsibly, based on the law and respecting royal institutions.

According to the statement, any enforcement action will be based on facts, evidence and due process of law.