Inspector-general of police Mohamad Fuzi Harun has confirmed that preacher Zamihan Mat Zin is under investigation for breaching sedition laws.

"The matter is being investigated under Section 4 (of the Sedition Act 1954)," Fuzi told reporters in Kuala Lumpur today.

If convicted under this law, the offender can be fined up to RM5,000, imprisoned for up to three years, or both, for the first offence. For subsequent offences, the offender can be jailed up to five years.

Fuzi said a police report against Zamihan was lodged yesterday...