The police have called in a local comedian-actor for investigation over a Facebook post about “ham”, said Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.

He said the police recorded the 54-year-old comedian’s statement on Wednesday.

The police have also identified another person linked to the case and are tracking down the individual concerned, he said when contacted today.

Razarudin said the police received 16 reports on the “ham” issue and opened an investigation paper, with the case being investigated under sections 298 and 505 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

The comedian allegedly uploaded the post during the recent controversy over the halal status of a “ham and cheese” sandwich.

- Bernama

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