KUALA LUMPUR – Police have arrested a local man for allegedly insulting Islam and converting a Muslim woman.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said the 29-year-old suspect was detained at 12.05pm yesterday after surrendering himself.
“Seized were an Oppo A5S mobile phone and a SIM card belonging to the suspect.
“We have also received reports, and are investigating the case under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 298 of the Penal Code, as well as Sections 505 (c) and 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.”
He said an application for a remand order on the suspect will be made today under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code for further investigation.
He said police are identifying if any other individual are involved in the case.
“Police also urge the public to be smart and prudent social media users, and to not use the platform to cause anger or disrupt the harmony in the country.
“Stern action will be taken, without compromise, against any individual who purposely threaten public peace and safety.”
Recently, a three-minute-and-26-second video, which went viral, showed a man admitting to converting a Muslim woman, who is believed to be his wife. – Bernama, March 10, 2021
