POLICE will proceed with investigations into a man accused of posting defamatory content involving the Tok Batin of Kampung Orang Asli Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, and rescued hiker Jaslinda Saludin, notwithstanding his public apology over the controversy.
Tapah district police chief Superintendent Abdul Malik Hasim said the case remains under active investigation following the lodging of 11 police reports by various parties, including a group of Tok Batin.
He said investigations are being conducted under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
“We will record the man’s statement soon and obtain official verification from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on several matters, including the content of the video,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
The investigation follows widespread criticism of a livestream broadcast on the man's TikTok account, during which he allegedly made defamatory remarks concerning Tok Batin Mohd Asmmadi and Jaslinda.
The controversy intensified after the individual allegedly claimed during the livestream that Jaslinda had been “kept” by Mohd Asmmadi for two weeks. He further alleged that had the matter not attracted widespread public attention, the Tok Batin might have married her.
The remarks sparked outrage among Orang Asli community leaders and prompted a series of police reports demanding action against the individual responsible.
Yesterday, the man issued a public apology through a video recording, seeking to address the backlash generated by the livestream and the allegations made during the broadcast.
However, police have indicated that the apology will not halt the investigation process, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and obtain regulatory verification of the online content in question.
Jaslinda, 49, was found safe by villagers in Kampung Lubuk Gaharu on Saturday after surviving 14 days in the wilderness. She had been reported missing since May 24 while hiking Gunung Batu Putih, a mountain rising approximately 2,132 metres above sea level.
Her rescue attracted nationwide attention and widespread praise for the Orang Asli community, whose members played a crucial role in locating and assisting her after nearly two weeks missing in remote terrain. - June 11, 2026
