MCMC probes Threads content suspected of insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution

PUTRAJAYA, October 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated an investigation into material posted on the social media platform Threads, suspected to contain disparaging remarks against the royal institution of Negeri Sembilan. In a recent statement, MCMC disclosed that the content in question pertains to matters concerning the role of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

As part of the probe, MCMC obtained a statement from a representative at the Labu police station. "An individual's mobile phone, along with an eSIM, were also seized for forensic examination," the statement elaborated. The regulatory body is also scrutinizing the dissemination of the content across various social media platforms and will collaborate with pertinent enforcement agencies if additional infractions under existing statutes necessitate action.

MCMC stressed the importance of exercising freedom of expression responsibly, in line with the law and with due regard for the royal institution. The commission affirmed that any enforcement actions will be taken based on evidence, facts, and due legal procedures.