Malaysia

Cops nab 46-year-old man for racist tweets

Police also seize mobile phone, laptop in arrest of Roslizal Razali

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 13 Apr 2023 12:02PM

Cops nab 46-year-old man for racist tweets

KUALA LUMPUR – Police arrested Roslizal Razali, 46, yesterday for allegedly uploading tweets with racist comments on social media that could disturb public order.

Royal Malaysia Police corporate communications head A. Skandaguru said Roslizal was arrested by Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Classified Crime Investigation Unit at 6.30pm in the federal capital.

“Police also seized a handphone and a laptop to facilitate the investigation. A remand application (against the suspect) will be made today,” he said in a statement.

According to Skandaguru, the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 505(c) of the Penal Code.

“The suspect is also being detained under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which covers the improper use of network facilities or network services,” he added.

Last week, police issued a statement that they were looking for Roslizal to assist investigations into a case of sedition. – Bernama, April 13, 2023

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