MCMC probes ‘Lim Sian See’ over post on budget speech
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it had recorded his statement and seized a mobile phone.
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into political commentator Lim Sian See over a Facebook post regarding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's 2027 budget speech. The probe centers on the use of the term "lighad," which refers to a Quranic verse, in the speech which allegedly mocked the verse and caused public concern.
Lim, also known as Eric See-To, was identified by Hisyamuddin Ghazali, head of J-Kom, through a Facebook post. MCMC officials have recorded a statement from Lim, seized his mobile phone and eSIM device for forensic examination, and stated that responsible usage of social media, including respect for religious sensitivities and maintaining harmony in a multicultural society, must be upheld.
Lim denied being the one who included the Quranic verse and stated he would file a police report against those responsible for altering his post. He emphasized that the real culprits should be investigated for misleading the public with context-altering images.
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