Malaysia

Police open probe into Kit Siang’s tweet on Sri Lanka violence

Iskandar Puteri MP’s post allegedly contains statement that could threaten public order

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 21 May 2022 8:09AM

Police open probe into Kit Siang’s tweet on Sri Lanka violence
The tweet under investigation posted by Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang is titled ‘Will the houses of the prime minister and ministers of malaysia be set on fire by angry protestors as had happened in Sri Lanka last week.’ – The Vibes file pic, May 21, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – The Royal Malaysia Police has opened an investigation paper over a tweet by Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang that allegedly contained a statement that could threaten public order.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan, in a statement today, said the screenshot of the tweet had gone viral on the WhatsApp app since yesterday.

He said the investigation was being carried out under Section 505(c) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Jalil also advised the public against making any speculations that could affect the investigation, and urged them to use social media wisely and refrain from spreading any information that could cause public fear and threaten national harmony.

Lim was believed to have issued a statement titled “Will the houses of the prime minister and ministers of Malaysia be set on fire by angry protestors as had happened in Sri Lanka last week.” – Bernama, May 21, 2022

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