Cops probe FB post urging action on graft claims made by TMJ

The police are probing a social media post that urged the government to act on allegations of corruption made by Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.

The post, made by the account “Kelab Penyokong PAS Malaysia”, cited allegations by the royal that a RM20 million bribe was purportedly requested by MACC anti-money laundering division director Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin from Qatar Holdings on Jan 28, 2023.

Johor police chief M Kumar said a report concerning the allegation was made at the Bandar Penawar police station in Kota Tinggi at 4.05pm yesterday.

“The investigation is being conducted by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

“The case is still under investigation and the public is advised to be responsible social media users and not to use the platform unlawfully,” he said in a statement today.

He said stern action will be taken against any party that sends, transmits, or shares information that is seditious, slanderous, and false, especially if it affects public order and national security.

According to Kumar, the post was titled “TMJ dah bersuara, takkan PMX masih senyap?” (TMJ has spoken, will PMX remain silent?).

Yesterday, Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi reportedly said that the state government views the issue as an attempt at malicious incitement to undermine the royal institution.

He added that the state government has filed a police report on the matter.

- Bernama

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