Police Arrest TikTok User for Insulting Statements Targeting Royal Institution and Prime Minister

Investigations Ongoing Under Sedition Act and Communications and Multimedia Act

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain confirmed that a report was filed yesterday by a man in Cyberjaya about a posting by a user going by the handle @ryanwong_5845, Utusan Malaysia reported.

Arrest Made at Residence in Johor

Following the report, the police arrested a 22-year-old man, believed to be the owner of the TikTok account, at his residence in Johor yesterday. Razarudin added that the suspect’s mobile phone was seized, and investigations are ongoing under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Posting Allegedly Questioned Halal Certificate of Restaurant

In the posting, the man allegedly questioned why the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim; the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail; and Anwar had dined at a restaurant that allegedly did not have a halal certificate. Earlier this month, the king, the regent and Anwar were seen having lunch together at a restaurant, which served asam pedas, in Johor Bahru shortly after Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to the prime minister.

Background of the Incident

The incident occurred after the king, the regent, and Anwar were seen dining together at a restaurant in Johor Bahru. The restaurant served asam pedas, a popular dish in Malaysia. The posting on TikTok questioned the halal certificate of the restaurant, which allegedly did not have one. The police were notified of the posting and launched an investigation.

Conclusion

The police have arrested a 22-year-old man believed to be the owner of the TikTok account for making insulting statements targeting the royal institution and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Investigations are ongoing under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act. The incident highlights the importance of respecting the royal institution and the prime minister.

FAQs

Q: Who was arrested by the police?
A: A 22-year-old man believed to be the owner of the TikTok account.

Q: What was the reason for the arrest?
A: The man allegedly made insulting statements targeting the royal institution and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Q: What are the charges against the suspect?
A: The suspect is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Q: What was the background of the incident?
A: The incident occurred after the king, the regent, and Anwar were seen dining together at a restaurant in Johor Bahru. The restaurant served asam pedas, a popular dish in Malaysia.