Malaysia

Bukit Aman probes into death threat against PM

Top cop says investigation opened under sections 507 and 233 of penal code.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 26 Nov 2023 5:12PM

Bukit Aman probes into death threat against PM
Police have received one report over a death threat against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. – Pixabay pic, November 26, 2023.

INSPECTOR-General of Police Razarudin Husain said cops were probing into death threats against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Razarudin said one report has been received on the matter.

Earlier today, a screenshot of a TikTok video went viral on social media, where a user offered RM5 million to anyone who shot Anwar, ministers, or political party members dead. The video has been removed.

Razarudin said the case would be investigated under sections 507 and 233 of the penal code.

Police are investigating a TikTok user who offered RM5 million to anyone who shoots the prime minister, cabinet members or DAP members dead. – Screenshot, November 26, 2023.
Police are investigating a TikTok user who offered RM5 million to anyone who shoots the prime minister, cabinet members or DAP members dead. – Screenshot, November 26, 2023.

PKR Youth deputy chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said the wing’s Putrajaya division lodged a report about the video at the Putrajaya police headquarters at 1.43pm today.

“The video, uploaded by TikTok user Jaiadani89, contained threats against the prime minister, with an offer of RM5 million for anyone willing to kill him,” Kamil said at the PKR Annual National Congress at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

Kamil urged police to take stern action against the irresponsible person as their actions could jeopardise the country’s security and harmony.

He expressed concern that if such incidents go unaddressed, more people would incite the public and give rise to extremism. – Bernama, November 26, 2023.

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