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Cops open probe paper on influencer over alleged racial slur at concert

Social media figure ‘fatinamyralee’ accused of offence at Bukit Jalil National Stadium event

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 02 Feb 2023 8:29AM

Cops open probe paper on influencer over alleged racial slur at concert
Cheras police say they received a report yesterday on a viral clip related to an alleged racial slur used by influencer ‘fatinamyralee’ at a concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium held on Saturday. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/File pic, February 2, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have opened an investigation paper on influencer “fatinamyralee” who is alleged to have made a racial slur at a concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium here on Saturday.

Cheras district police chief Zam Halim Jamaluddin yesterday said they received a report in connection with a viral clip related to the racial slur.

He said the investigation would be conducted under Section 504 of the Penal Code, which is on the offence of intentionally insulting with the intention of causing a breach of the peace.

It will also be investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which is on the improper use of network facilities or network services.

“Until now we have taken witnesses’ statements and a detailed investigation is being carried out regarding this incident.

“Police advise the public not to make any speculations, assumptions, or opinions that may cause confusion, annoyance, and public disorder,” he said in a statement tonight.

Zam Halim urged members of the public to contact the Cheras Police Hotline at 03-9284-5050/5051, the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115-9999, or any nearby police station if they had any information regarding the incident. – Bernama, February 2, 2023

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