MCMC to aid probe over threat claims, offensive content in PKR polls - Fahmi

MCMC will assist the police in investigating a viral social media video involving candidates in the PKR division elections in Perak and Perlis.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation relates to allegations of threats and the circulation of offensive content on Facebook.

In the first instance, Fahmi said the candidate from Perak had denied the allegation and lodged a police report.

“MCMC will assist in the investigation as the video was widely circulated across several social media platforms.

“The second issue involves a Facebook post allegedly abusing the network to disseminate highly offensive content.

“The post contained wild allegations against a candidate in Perlis,” the Lembah Pantai MP told reporters after the Aidilfitri gathering hosted by the Federal Territory PKR leadership council at Wisma TKC yesterday.

He said he would discuss with MCMC the case and complaints received.

“MCMC will act as a technical analyst to verify certain aspects of the case, beginning with identifying the accounts responsible for spreading the content,” he said.

Flashing a gun

Incumbent Tambun PKR division chief Arafat Varisai Mahamad reportedly denied allegations that he flashed a gun at his rivals.

“Every time the party holds elections there will be those who slander for political interests of the candidate opposing me," the Hulu Kinta assemblyperson was quoted as saying by Sinar Harian yesterday.

Arafat was being challenged by Shamsul Kamar Ani for the Tambun PKR division chief post.

Shamsul’s running mate, A Kalaimughilan posted a video claiming that Arafat had appeared and showed his gun at those campaigning for them. Kalaimughilan claimed to have evidence.

He further claimed that Arafat had threatened candidates.

- Bernama

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