Malaysia

Cops urged to act against influencer who insulted Abang Jo

"Bozz Jebat" had also allegedly insulted Bintulu MP and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing with controversial comments.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 29 Feb 2024 4:57PM

Cops urged to act against influencer who insulted Abang Jo
Numerous Sarawak NGOs had already lodged police reports against "Bozz Jebat - The Vibes, February 29, 2024

by Stephen Then

PARTI Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB) has called on the police to act against a social media influencer who allegedly insulted Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg in a video that has been viralled on social media.

Its information chief Datuk Idris Buang urged the police to locate "Bozz Jebat" who allegedly tarnished Abang Johari’s image on social media.

"We call on the police to act against this person "Bozz Jebat" for posting a video insulting the Sarawak premier.

"The insults are clearly provocative in nature and are in breach of multimedia and communication laws," he said in a statement.

Idris said "Bozz Jebat" had also insulted Bintulu MP and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing with controversial comments.

"Numerous Sarawak NGOs had already lodged police reports against "Bozz Jebat", said Idris.

Kuching district police chief Ahsmon Bajah this morning told reporters that police had received several reports against "Bozz Jebat" and are investigating. - The Vibes, February 29, 2024

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